POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Tuesday, May 4, 2004, 10:00 A.M.
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ITEM #1
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION #265399
JOURNAL
(March 9, 2004)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2004.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
ITEM #2
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 8, 2004 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center for construction of a cogeneration facility and related stack towers at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.
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Permit #: |
040207 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$5,990.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$5,391.00 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$599.00 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $5,391.00.
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ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 31, 2004 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Cook County Highway Department for construction of material storage bins at 2325 North Meacham Road, Palatine, Illinois in Palatine Township.
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Permit #: |
030030 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%): |
$2,388.00 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that all building and zoning permit fees be waived for public entities defined as county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, forest preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district, library district and all other local governmental bodies.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,388.00.
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 23, 2004 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the amount of $25,600.00 from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The purpose of the program is to significantly reduce loss of life, injuries and monetary costs to motorists and citizens in Illinois by strict enforcement of the current seat belt laws through the implementation of safety belt enforcement zones.
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $25,600.00. Funding period: May 24, 2004 through June 6, 2004.
ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 12, 2004 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $125,000.00 from the State of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
This grant would provide fourth-year funding for the court’s evening reporting center for girls at 3517 West Arthington Street, Chicago, Illinois. Operated under the auspices of the court’s Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department, evening reporting centers are community-based alternatives to detention for qualified minor respondents who otherwise face detention in the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. Hundred of female minors have been referred to the evening reporting center which opened in 2002 and which is administered by Aunt Martha’s Youth Services and Family Focus. One hundred percent of the grant funds would be directed to these service providers.
The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on July 1, 2003 in the amount of $250,000.00 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: $125,000.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.
ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 13, 2004 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization to accept an increase in the amount of $175,000.00 and extend for one year grant funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation for the court’s Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiatives (JDAI) model site activities.
GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued
ITEM #6 cont’d
In 1998 the foundation recognized the Circuit Court of Cook County as a national model site for juvenile detention reform. As a national model site, the court hosts delegations from jurisdictions around the county who visit Cook County to study the court’s juvenile detention reform efforts. The majority of this funding is used to reimburse the court for expenses incurred in fulfilling its model site duties. The court has received similar grants to facilitate its model site duties over the past three (3) years.
Board approved grant amount 11-20-01: $ 78,950.00
Previous grant increase approved amount 05-21-02: 228,950.00
Previous grant increase approved amount 03-18-03: 150,000.00
This grant increase requested: 175,000.00
Adjusted amount: $ 632,900.00
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $175,000.00. Funding period extension: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
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ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 15, 2004 from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to increase by $10,000.00 a grant award from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Community Health and Prevention, Office of Family Health, to continue services for an array of programs and services administered by the Division of Community Health and Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services to include the Birth to Three Assurance Network, Family Case Management, Family Planning Services, Healthy Child Care Illinois, Healthy Families Illinois, Problem Pregnancies, Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, Targeted Intensive Prenatal Case Management, Teen Parent Services, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention.
Board approved grant amount 07-01-03: $ 10,430,100.00
Previous grant increase approved amount 07-01-03: 1,300,000.00
Previous grant increase approved amount 10-07-03: 108,800.00
This grant increase requested: 10,000.00
Adjusted amount: $ 11,848,900.00
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $10,000.00.
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ITEM #8
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 15, 2004 from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to increase by $25,000.00 a grant award from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The purpose of this grant is to maintain a suburban Cook County emergency response preparedness plan for incidents of bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and public health threats and emergencies.
GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued
ITEM #8 cont’d
Board approved grant amount 10-07-03: $ 401,000.00
Previous grant increase approved amount 12-02-03: 1,693,478.00
This grant increase requested: 25,000.00
Adjusted amount: $ 2,119,478.00
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $25,000.00.
ITEM #9
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 14, 2004 from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $85,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program which will increase immunization rates in children 0-2 year old including activities such as maintaining a record keeping system, administering vaccines, sending out recalls and reminders, and performing semi-annual assessments.
This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.
The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on September 4, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $155,500.00.
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $85,000.00. Funding period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
ITEM #10
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 14, 2004 from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization to renew a Program Addendum to the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA), Contract No. 94-43-1238 with Loyola University of Chicago Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, for the Affiliated Residency Program in Plastic Surgery.
The goal of the training program is to provide balanced comprehensive training for residents from the University, and to maintain quality patient care at Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
One (1) FTE-resident shall be assigned to Stroger Hospital of Cook County concurrently on rotations lasting three-to-six months. Residents shall be assigned so as to provide continuous coverage throughout the time period covered by the Program Addenda.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005.
ITEM #11
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 16, 2004 from
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Deputy State's Attorney, Chief, Civil Actions Bureau
respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:
1. Hannah v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-6648
#265400
2. Holmes v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-4772
#265401
3. Watson v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-3886
#265402
4. Carter v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-7339
#265403
5. Brown v. Cook County, Case No. 03-CV-9270
#265404
6. Banales v. Sheahan, Case No. 03-C-4380
#265405
7. Keilman v. Bersky, et al., Case No. 03-C-4107
#265406
8. Fuentes v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-4892
#265407
9. Mims v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 02-C-3264
#265408
10. Dineem v. Sheahan, Case Nos. 02-L-15683 and 03-L-2697 (consolidated into Case No. 02-L-15683)
#265409
11. Reid Paxson v. Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Case No. 02-C-2028
#265410
12. Armando Barrera v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-1926
#265411
ITEM #12
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
DAN PARMER, D.V.M., Administrator, Department of Animal Control
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into an agreement with the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, Illinois, to continue the ongoing services provided to the Environmental Impact Research Program.
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Reason: |
This Environmental Impact Research Program began in 1995 to determine diseases in animals that may be transmitted to humans. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $60,000.00 ($30,000.00 per year). Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005. (510-298 Account). Requisition No. 45100004.
ITEM #13
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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 an animal control vehicle with Marvon Mavron ATL-6 animal transportation unit attached.
One time purchase. (510-549 Account). Requisition No. 45100005.
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ITEM #14
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of undergarments for female and male detainees.
Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (239-320 Account). Requisition No. 42390059.
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ITEM #15
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the removal and replacement of three (3) compressors and related controls including all labor for the Central Kitchen.
One time purchase. (717/239-521 Account). Requisition No. 42390200.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #16
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to replace, furnish and install new cell fill in the Marley Cooling Tower at the Second Third District Courthouse.
One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 42000195.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #17
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) annual tradesman supply contracts:
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42000184 |
Fuses |
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42000185 |
Tile |
Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (200-333 Account).
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ITEM #18
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to replace, furnish and install new boiler refractory at the Cook County Powerhouse.
One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 42000188.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #19
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair service to certify fire fighting system and equipment throughout County facilities.
Contract period: June 17, 2004 through June 16, 2005. (200-460 461 Account). Requisition No. 42000186.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #20
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of laser printer supplies (micro printers, micro toner, developer and fuser) for the mainframe Xerox Docuprint 180 MX.
One time purchase. (012-388 Account). Requisition No. 40120030.
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ITEM #21
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy services with provided equipment, for the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology.
Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-278 Account). Requisition No. 48970489.
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ITEM #22
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for management services for the parking garage.
Contract period: November 17, 2004 through November 16, 2007. (897-235 Account). Requisition No. 48970470.
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ITEM #23
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of angiographic guide/glide wires (e.g., movable core, ampaltz, roadrunner and exchange guide wires) for the Department of Radiology.
Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970536.
ITEM #24
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Quadramed Corporation, San Rafael, California, for maintenance service and software enhancements for the window (WIN) based format, patient focus solution (PFS) productivity and benchmarking system manufactured by Quadramed Corporation owned by the Bureau of Health Services for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
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Reason: |
Quadramed Corporation is the proprietor and sole provider of services for the window (WIN) based format, PFS productivity and benchmarking system. This request was delayed due to the consolidation of the Bureau wide contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $36,540.00. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (543-441 Account). Requisition No. 45430540.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #25
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Kinamed, Inc., Camrillo, California, for the purchase of a neuropro rigid fixation system for the Department of Surgery, Preoperative Services.
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Reason: |
Kinamed, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the neuropro rigid fixation system compatible with existing equipment owned by the hospital and used in craniotomies and cranioplastic skull base surgical fractures to prevent sunken bone flaps in patients, post surgery. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 ($125,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970572.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with St. Jude Medical, S.C., St. Paul, Minnesota, for the purchase of specialized mechanical heart valve implants for the Department of Surgery, Perioperative Services.
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Reason: |
St. Jude Medical, S.C. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the heart valve implants with an anti-microbial cuff and a pivot guard with mated-sphere design and upstream-based technology. This type of heart valve lowers the potential to form blood clots due to the mechanical and hydraulic washing process during each cardiac cycle. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000.00 ($500,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970571.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #27
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cook Urological, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, for the purchase of specialized catheters and accessories used in Urological procedures for the Department of Surgery, Perioperative Services.
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Reason: |
Cook Urological, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the specialized catheters and accessories used in diagnosis and treatment of urological malignancies, stones within the urinary tract and other anatomical problems. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00 ($200,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970569.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #28
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Gambro, BCT, Lakewood, Colorado, for the purchase of consumable supplies and solution (e.g., therapeutic plasma exchange sets, red and white blood cell removal set, blood cell processing sets, and anticoagulant citrate dextrose – solution A) for the Cobe spectra apheresis system and the Cobe 2991 blood cell processor unit owned by the hospital for the Blood Bank.
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Gambro, BCT is the only known manufacturer and distributor of consumable supplies compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. These kits are used during the apheresis procedure whereby blood is removed from the patient, separated into components, selectively removing disease components and returning the remaining components to the patient to achieve a therapeutic effect. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $66,923.00 ($33,461.50 per year). Contract period: September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 48970537.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc., Medical Products Division, Tempe, Arizona, for the purchase of vascular grafts, hernia patches and accessories for the Department of Surgery, Perioperative Services.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #29 cont’d
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W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the expandable vascular grafts and hernia patches which have a self-sealing reinforcement design that prevents blood loss. They are used for temporary abdominal closure and for arterial anastomotic bypass surgery required in posttraumatic cases. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $700,000.00 ($350,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970570.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #30
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, for perfusionist services for the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardio Thoracic Surgery.
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Reason: |
This request is necessary to maintain adequate staffing of perfusionists for open heart surgical procedures. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $745,944.00 ($372,972.00 per year). Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005. (897-260 Account). Requisition No. 48970566.
ITEM #31
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) year, Contract No. 03-45-816 with Reale Consultants, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services for the Circuit Court of Cook County, Adult Probation Department.
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Reason: |
Under this contract Reale Consultants is conducting two (2) studies for the Adult Probation Department. The first study will determine the prevalence of mental illness, drug dependence, and comorbidity among probationers. The focus of the second study is on recidivism rates of probationers and the relative effectiveness of department programs. This extension will provide additional time to collect and analyze data, and to prepare the evaluation reports. The expiration date of this contract is June 30, 2004. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (532-260 Account).
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #32
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication dated April 13, 2004 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 03-45-843 with the World Trade Center Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, for international trade partnership program services.
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Reason: |
This extension is necessary to complete the project services that were delayed by a work interruption at the 69 West Washington Administration Building. The expiration date of this contract was April 30, 2004. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: May 1, 2004 through October 31, 2004.
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ITEM #33
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and increase by $41,320.00, Contract No. 03-43-444 with Coverage, Incorporated, Chicago, Illinois, for temporary pharmacy staffing services on an emergency basis for the Department of Pharmacy.
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Board approved amount 01-09-03: |
$223,200.00 |
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Increase requested: |
41,320.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$264,520.00 |
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Reason: |
This increase is to allow and permit the Ruth M. Rothstein Core Center of Cook County participation in this contract for temporary pharmacy staffing services. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $41,320.00. (897-260 Account).
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ITEM #34
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $500,000.00, Contract No. 03-41-274 with United States Surgical Corporation, Division of Tyco Healthcare Group, LP, Norwalk, Connecticut, for the purchase of specialized surgical stapling devices.
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Board approved amount 03-06-03: |
$481,210.00 |
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Increase requested: |
500,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$981,210.00 |
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Reason: |
This request is for payment of items used and to continue the purchase of laparoscopic supplies to meet an unanticipated increase of laparoscopic procedures. The expiration date of this contract is April 30, 2005. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00. (897-362 Account).
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #35
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $534,550.00, Contract No. 03-41-122 with Medtronic Arterial Vascular Engineering (A.V.E.), Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the purchase of coronary arterial stents for the Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Cardiology.
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Board approved amount 09-05-02: |
$ 715, 500.00 |
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Increase requested: |
534,550.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$1,250,050.00 |
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Reason: |
This request is for payment of the items used and to continue the purchase of these coronary arterial stents to meet an unanticipated increase in the requests for angioplasty procedures. The expiration date of this contract is November 30, 2004. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $534,550.00. (897-362 Account).
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ITEM #36
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $250,000.00, Contract No. 02-72-200 with Mobile Imaging Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for radiology and laboratory temporary staffing services.
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Board approved amount 02-07-02: |
$ 799,500.00 |
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Previous increase approved 04-03-03: |
600,000.00 |
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Previous increase approved 10-07-03: |
2,000,000.00 |
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250,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
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Reason: |
This request is for payment of services received and to allow continuation of these services to fill the vacant positions. The expiration date of this contract is June 4, 2004. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00. (897-260 Account).
ITEM #37
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,
Bureau of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 02-41-950 with Gartner, Inc., Fort Myers, Florida, for on-line research services that will provide the Bureau of Information Technology and Automation with access to valuable information regarding the latest developments, products and services, and issues in the information technology industry.
CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #37 cont’d
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Reason: |
Gartner, Inc. is widely recognized as the industry leading provider of information technology research. Gartner, Inc. is not affiliated with any information technology vendor, and offers well researched and independent opinions regarding products, services, and developments in information technology. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $33,000.00 [$28,000.00 - (023-353 Account); and $5,000.00 - (012-289 Account)]. Contract period: June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. Requisition No. 40090005.
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ITEM #38
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 01-41-1048 with Computer Associates International, Inc., Islandia, New York, for the annual maintenance for proprietary software products. This contract covers eight (8) separate products that provide program source library maintenance, ad hoc reporting and system console support.
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Reason: |
Maintenance for proprietary software is only available through this vendor. |
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Estimated Fiscal Impact: $207,511.00. Contract period: May 24, 2004 through May 23, 2005. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 40120032.
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ITEM #39
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 93-22-885 with SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, North Carolina, to continue utilization of the software provided by SAS Institute, Inc. This software is used for statistical analysis of data.
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Reason: |
This software has been in use since 1981 and is vital to the continued operation of the computer software systems for the offices of the Chief Judge and the Assessor. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $77,990.00. Contract period: August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 40120029.
ITEM #40
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 15, 2004 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the lease agreement for office space for the 14700 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Elizabeth Ann Doody Gorman’s 17th District, Field Office No. 3. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #40 cont’d
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Landlord: |
Village of Orland Park |
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Tenant: |
County of Cook |
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Term: |
Commencement upon board approval to 11/30/2006 |
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Termination: |
60 days written notice, Tenant only |
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Location: |
14700 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois 60462 (lower level) |
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Space Occupied: |
309 square feet approximately |
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Rate per square foot: |
$11.65 |
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RENT: |
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Monthly: |
$300.00 monthly (inclusive of utilities) |
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Annual: |
$3,600.00 |
Approval recommended.
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ITEM #41
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 15, 2004 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of an agreement covering the use of 2003 taxroll data to Property Insight, a Division of Chicago Title Insurance Company. Property Insight, a Division of Chicago Title Insurance Company will use this information to prepare publications for its board members. The Cook County Offices of the Assessor, Clerk and Treasurer maintain all of the data and concur with this agreement. This lease agreement is in accordance with Ordinance No. 92-O-2, an ordinance establishing and approving the increase of rental charges for the lease of Cook County Real Estate Tax Data by commercial users. The price varies according to each company's customized request.
Revenue generating: $65,100.00.
Approval recommended.
ITEM #42
REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #265412
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 12, 2004 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
JACK KELLY, Chief Financial Officer
submitting the Independent Auditor’s Report dated March 22, 2004, from Sam D. Macaluso and Associates, Certified Public Accountants for the period ending November 30, 2003. This audit report contains a Statement of Revenues Collected, Expenditures Paid and Changes in Fund Balances for the two federal narcotics forfeiture funds administered by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office along with the auditor’s findings.
I respectfully request that this report be received and filed by the Audit Committee.
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AUDIT REPORTS continued
ITEM #43
REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #265413
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 5, 2004 from
RICHARD A. DEVINE, Cook County State’s Attorney
submitting herewith copies of two independent auditor’s reports for the year ended November 30, 2002, by Bansley and Kiener, L.L.P., Certified Public Accountants. These audit reports contain a Statement of Revenues Collected, Expenditures Paid and Changes in Fund Balances, along with the auditor’s findings for the two narcotics forfeiture funds administered by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
The report labeled “State Narcotics Forfeiture Fund” relates to funds forfeited pursuant to state laws. The report labeled “Narcotics Forfeiture Fund” relates to funds forfeited pursuant to federal laws. Both auditor reports cover the year ended November 30, 2002 the latest year for which audits have been completed and analyzed by the office.
I respectfully request that these reports be referred to the Audit Committee for receipt and filing.
ITEM #44
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.
ITEM #45
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MORENO VOTED “PRESENT” ON CONTRACT NO. 04-15-366H1 WITH FAUSTECH INDUSTRIES, INC.
COMMISSIONER SUFFREDIN VOTED “PRESENT” ON CONTRACT NO. 04-15-022H WITH ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION ABBOTT LABORATORIES, INC; and CONTRACT NO. 04-15-109H WITH ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION ABBOTT LABORATORIES, INC.
Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.
The following items are presented by Wally S. Kos, P.E., Superintendent of Highways:
AGREEMENT
ITEM #46
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Agreement between the County of Cook and the City of Burbank Roadway reconstruction and Narragansett Avenue, 79th Street to 77th Street in the City of Burbank Section: 02-W3720-01-FP Fiscal Impact: $795,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFERS
ITEM #47
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval TWO (2) LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR
JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFERS/RESOLUTIONS:
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Local Agency Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer between the County of Cook and the City of Rolling Meadows Transfer jurisdiction of Kirchoff Road from Plum Grove Road to Hicks Road in the City of Rolling Meadows Section: 02-A6011-01-RP Fiscal Impact: $750,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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Local Agency Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer between the County of Cook and the City of Palos Hills Transfer jurisdiction of 86th Avenue from Moraine Drive to 111th Street in the City of Palos Hills Section: 02-W3015-02-FP Fiscal Impact: $560,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
ITEM #48
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Burr Ridge Installation of a new water main system, sidewalk grading and embankment costs, etc. Cook Dupage Road, 91st Street to 79th Street in the Village of Burr Ridge Section: 92-W1918-01-RS Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #49
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval Four (4) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS:
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Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Reconstruction of the roadway under four railroad bridges, etc. 171st Street, Wood Street to Ashland Avenue in the Villages of Hazel Crest and East Hazel Crest Section: 04-B8431-08-PV Fiscal Impact: $8,800,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #49 cont’d
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Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Reconstruction of the existing pavement, etc. Walters Avenue, Waukegan Road to Lee Road in the Village of Northbrook Section: 04-A7322-03-FP Fiscal Impact: $700,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Reconstruction of the existing pavement, etc. Lee Road, Walters Avenue to Dundee Road in the Village of Northbrook Section: 04-A7323-01-FP Fiscal Impact: $1,225,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Construction engineering and storm sewer installation, etc. Howard Street, East Prairie Road to the North Shore Channel in the Village of Skokie Section: 03-04405-01-SS Fiscal Impact: $375,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION
ITEM #50
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) RIGHT-OF-WAY LAND ACQUISITION
RESOLUTION:
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Right-of-Way Land Acquisition Resolution Michigan City Road, 154th Street to Indiana State Line in the City of Calumet City and unincorporated Thornton Township Section: 03-B8336-03-FP Fiscal Impact: $52,200.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
CONTRACTS AND BONDS
ITEM #51
APPROVED
Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #52
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #265414
Submitting one (1) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section: 02-W5515-04-RS. Group 3-2003. State Street, 119th Street to 115th Street; and Martin Luther King Drive, 115th Street to 103rd Street in the City of Chicago. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $128,218.29 (Deduction).
REPORT
ITEM #53
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #265415
Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending March 31, 2004.
ITEM #54
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #265416
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)
respectfully request approval of two (2) HOME Investment Partnerships Program Loans in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. The loans will be made to Aspire of Illinois, a nonprofit special needs’ housing provider. Aspire of Illinois will acquire two properties which would serve as Community Living Projects (CLPs) also referred to as group homes. The properties to be acquired will be located in the Western Planning region of Cook County and are projected to house a total of 14 disabled individuals, all of whom are very low income. The total development cost for the two properties is estimated at $670,000.00 which includes acquisition and related soft costs. In addition to the HOME funds, other funding includes first mortgage financing from MidAmerica Bank and downpayment assistance from the Federal Home Loan Banks of Chicago.
The HOME Program loans will be structured over 40 years and will be fully amortized at 1% interest. The County Home Program will receive monthly principal and interest payments from both loans of approximately $758.57 with annual payments projected at $9,102.84 which will be used for other HOME eligible activities.
I respectfully request approval of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Cook, or his designee, be authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to further the project approved herein, including but not limited to the HOME Loan agreement and any modifications thereto. These loans will be closed with assistance of the State’s Attorney’s Office, which assistance will include that office drafting the County’s loan documents. The approval of this loan by this Honorable Body will permit staff to issue necessary commitments to allow this project to move forward.
Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Funds: $300,000.00. (772-292 Account).
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM continued
ITEM #55
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #265417
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)
respectfully request approval of a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant to be used for the rehabilitation of approximately 18 single-family homes for low-and very-low income households in the following municipalities: Barrington, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Elmwood Park, Glenview, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows and Wilmette. The project complies with the HOME Program regulations and furthers the goals of the Five-Year Consolidated Community Development Plan (approved by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on October 17, 2000).
The HOME Program grant of $750,000.00 will be made between Northwest Housing Partnership (NWHP) and the County of Cook. NWHP has previously been a successful participant with HOME Program and CDBG funds. Approval of this loan will enable NWHP to continue their owner-occupied single-family Rehabilitation Program. Permanent liens are placed on the properties for the amount of the rehabilitation by Northwest Housing Partnership. After rehabilitation is completed, NWHP then assigns the Note, Owner’s Partnership Agreement, and Junior Mortgage to Cook County. The Cook County HOME Program will recapture funds expended on the projects when these homes are sold, transferred, or otherwise alienated and title is transferred.
I respectfully request approval of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Cook, or his designee, be authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to further the project approved herein, including, but not limited to the Subgrantee Agreement and any modifications thereto. The necessary documents will be reviewed and approved by the State’s Attorney’s Office. Approval of this grant by this Honorable Body will permit staff to move forward with this project.
Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Funds: $750,000.00. (772-298 Account).
ITEM #56
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE #265418
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
In accordance with the Cook County Board’s policy providing for reimbursement of legal expenses and costs, as adopted by Ordinance, I hereby respectfully request reimbursement for legal expenses and costs in the amount of $1,781.25 incurred by Denise M. O’Malley, a former Assistant State’s Attorney as a result of her paying counsel to represent her during an investigation by the Special Prosecutor. While employed as an Assistant State’s Attorney, Ms. O’Malley took a statement from a later exonerated individual. The Special Prosecutor asked her to appear for an interview and she retained private counsel, Mr. Patrick A. Tuite of Arnstein and Lehr. Ms. O’Malley paid Mr. Tuite the sum of $1,781.25 for his services including fees and costs. Statements from the firm of Arnstein and Lehr for legal fees and costs, as well as Ms. O’Malley’s cancelled check have been reviewed by the Office of the State’s Attorney.
I hereby respectfully request reimbursement for legal expenses and costs in the amount of $1,781.25 made payable to Denise M. O’Malley.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,781.25.
ITEM #57
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 2004 from
DEBORAH SIMS, County Commissioner
Please transfer $300.00 from (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials not Otherwise Classified to (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment.
STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
ITEM #58
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 13, 2004 from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
submitting herewith the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting held on February 24, 2004.
ITEM #59
APPROVED
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Cook County is a diverse community of more than five million people with ancestries from all parts of the world; and
WHEREAS, the more than 300,000 Asian American residents of Cook County have contributed significantly to the development of our neighborhoods and cities; and
WHEREAS, Asians, along with Irish immigrants and African Americans among others, constructed and operated the transcontinental railroads that passed through Cook County and provided the basis for our county’s economic strength as a transportation center; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is home to Asian American veterans who fought heroically for our nation through many of her conflicts in the 20th century, including Filipinos who, alongside soldiers from Maywood, Illinois, survived the Bataan Death March in the Philippines during World War II, and Japanese Americans of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Teams who served our nation with the highest military honors despite being designated for internment in American concentration camps on the west coast; and
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #59 cont’d
WHEREAS, Asian American immigrants have made, and continued to make, tremendous efforts in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, education, accounting and chemistry; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans, both native born and naturalized immigrants, are making strides in a wider range of professional fields including government, the arts, journalism, the legal profession, athletics, international trade, higher learning and the entertainment industry; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are among the ranks of elected and appointed officials at the national level, and are helping to shape the future of our nation and society, including: U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao; U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Norman Mineta; Governor Gary Locke of Washington State; Governor Benjamin Cayetano of Hawaii; U.S. Senator, Daniel Inouye of Hawaii; California Congressmen, Robert Matsui and Mike Honda; Oregon Congressman, David Wu; and Former Chief of Staff of the Army, General Eric Shinseki; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are among the ranks of both elected and appointed officials at the local level including Cook County Judges Lynne Kawamoto, Sandra Otaka and Rena Van Tine and Lincolnwood Mayor Peter Moy; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are in key positions in the news and entertainment industries such as Yahoo! Founder Jerry Yang; Hollywood movie makers such as The Ice Storm’s Ang Lee, Mission Impossible 2’s John Woo and Independence Day’s Dean Devlin; authors Deepak Chopra and Amy Tan; Cellist Yo Yo Ma; President of NBC Entertainment Scott Sassa; the Today show’s Ann Curry; local television personalities Joanie Lum, Linda Yu, Ellie Pai Hong, Nancy Loo and Judy Hsu; and Chicago White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks public address announcer Gene Honda; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are a major force in various business and education sectors including: fashion designer, Vera Wang; TLC Beatrice Chief Executive Officer, Loida Lewis; AIDS/HIV researcher, Dr. David Ho; designer of the Vietnam and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials, Maya Lin; internationally-renowned architect, I.M. Pei; and University of California at Berkeley Chancellor, Chang-Lin Tien; and
WHEREAS, Asian American athletes, and Asian athletes in America are excelling individually and are leading national sports teams and American professional sports teams to Olympic medals and world championships including: figure skater, Michelle Kwan; short track speed skater, Apolo Ohno; baseball players, Hee Seop Choi and Ichiro Suzuki; basketball player, Yao Ming; middle linebacker, Dat Nguyen; hockey player, Paul Kariya; and professional golfers Tiger Woods, Se Ri Pak and Michele Wie; and
WHEREAS, Asian American Heritage Month provides Cook County an opportunity to restate its firm stand against any and all discrimination on the basis of race, creed or national origin in Cook County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners declare the month of May as Asian American Heritage Month in Cook County, and urge all residents and groups to participate in the events sponsored by Asian American organizations throughout the month of May.
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ITEM #60
APPROVED
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
DEBORAH SIMS and PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #60 cont’d
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom call from our midst former Village of Markham Mayor Evans R. Miller born into time May 5, 1932, born into eternity April 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Evans R. Miller was born to Alice Hines Miller and Minor Townsend in Bowling Green, Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, Evans R. Miller confessed a hope in Christ at an early age, which he maintained throughout his life. He met his wife-to-be Thelma Jo Waller during elementary school; and
WHEREAS, in 1950 Evans R. Miller graduated from the State Street High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky, between studying and working before and after school, he still found time to play football and pool, two of his favorite activities. At that time he became involved in Kentucky elections where he first developed an interest in politics; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Eulon Barber School in 1951, Evans enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in the Korean War until his honorable discharged in 1955; and
WHEREAS, upon returning, Evans was united in holy matrimony to Thelma Jo Waller on March 23, 1955 and shortly thereafter they moved to Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, two children were born to this union, Steven R. Miller and Sheila A. Baker; and
WHEREAS, in 1963 Evans moved his family to Markham, Illinois where he joined Christ Temple Baptist Church and began employment with the City of Markham in the Water and Sewerage Department; and
WHEREAS, Evans immediately became deeply involved in the City of Markham. He joined numerous civic and civil rights organizations including the Cubs and Boys Scouts, Little League Baseball, Operation Push (formerly Operation Bread Basket), the NAACP and School District 152 1/2 and many others; and
WHEREAS, in June 1973, Evans became President of Markham Roller Rink, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, he was always at the forefront of any issue. Evans believed that he could make a difference, so he decided to run for political office; and
WHEREAS, Evans served as the 1st Ward Alderman from 1971 to 1975; and
WHEREAS, in April 1985, Evans was elected Mayor of the City of Markham. He was subsequently re-elected in 1989, 1993 and 1997 and under his leadership the City of Markham grew and prospered; and
WHEREAS, due to a change in his health he decided not to run again after his term expired in 2001; and
WHEREAS, until the end Evans remained devoted to his family, friends, businesses and the City of Markham, he will be greatly missed by all.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board hereby expresses sorrow and extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones and many friends of former Mayor Evans R. Miller; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the Official Proceeding of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy of the same shall be provided to the family of Evans R. Miller in honor of his memory.
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RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #61
APPROVED
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
LARRY SUFFREDIN and JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
FORREST CLAYPOOL, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, MIKE QUIGLEY, DEBORAH SIMS, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, ANTHONY J. PERAICA and PETER N. SILVESTRI,
County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Tinley Park Mental Health Center (“Tinley Park MHC”) in Tinley Park, Illinois provides a safe and secure treatment setting for mentally ill individuals, including those who have no insurance or who have exhausted their mental health coverage, for the south suburbs in Cook County, as well as the South Side of Chicago, and Will, Grundy and Kankakee counties; and
WHEREAS, shuttering Tinley Park MHC would dismantle a vital community resource that has taken decades to develop, providing a well-staffed inpatient treatment center with professional and paraprofessionals specially trained to serve patients suffering from very severe mental illness as well as planning which links patients to community outpatient resources; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, there were more than 2,000 admissions to Tinley Park MHC, a clear indication of the great need for its services, and the demand for services at the center is increasing with the number of patients seeking treatment rising by more than 10% over the last two years; and
WHEREAS, there are no comparable alternatives to provide care in the south suburban area and services at community mental health centers are largely structured to serve individuals who are not in acute crisis (are not violent, suicidal, or exhibiting extreme behaviors) and without a strong, secure treatment facility, too many individuals with mental illness are often lost to homelessness, further burdening municipal and law enforcement authorities; and
WHEREAS, Tinley Park MHC employs more than 300 people in our region, including doctors, nurses and other professionals and its workers receive fair wages, good benefits and workplace rights; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rod Blagojevich has promised to make increasing health services a state priority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Cook hereby states its opposition to the closure of Tinley Park Mental Health Center and urges Governor Blagojevich to reconsider his proposal to close the facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Cook urges legislators in the Illinois General Assembly to adopt a budget that maintains full operation of Tinley Park MHC; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this Resolution be delivered to Governor Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones, Jr., House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and all members of the Illinois General Assembly who represent Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect on the date of its passage and approval.
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RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #62
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 2004 from
JOHN F. CHAMBERS, County Comptroller
I hereby request approval of the Resolution authorizing any two of the three individuals to sign checks drawn on the checking account with Community Bank of Lawndale to facilitate the deposit and paying over of funds withheld under the Cook County Charity Account.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Community Bank of Lawndale for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:
1. Walter K. Knorr
2. Ellen Downes
3. Shakeel Qureshi
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore to be signatory shall be deleted:
1. John F. Chambers
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report (s) thereon with the Cook County Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.
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ITEM #63
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 2004 from
JOHN F. CHAMBERS, County Comptroller
I hereby request approval of the Resolution authorizing any one of the two individuals to sign checks drawn on the checking account with the Shore Bank to facilitate the deposit and paying over the funds withheld under Provident Hospital of Cook County parking fees and Juvenile Temporary Detention Center parking fees.
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #63 cont’d
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatory on these checking and savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Shore Bank for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least one (1) of these shall be required on each check:
1. Walter K. Knorr
2. Shakeel Qureshi
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore to be signatory shall be deleted:
1. John F. Chambers
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report (s) thereon with the Cook County Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.
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ITEM #64
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 21, 2004 from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is a collective bargaining agreement for your consideration and approval at the May 4, 2004 Board Meeting.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Teamsters Local 726 (representing Oak Forest Hospital Public Safety Officers); and
WHEREAS, salaries and wages for this agreement have previously been approved by the Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this union agreement be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #65
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #265419
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 8, 2004 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: National Concrete Pipe Company
Resolution Approving Class 6b Renewal
respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the National Concrete Pipe Company’s application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your consideration.
National Concrete Pipe Company requests approval of the renewal of Class 6b as per the Ordinance. This Resolution is required so that the company, which is located in unincorporated Cook County, can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.
Submitting the National Concrete Pipe Company application for Class 6b renewal 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 for the renewal of an existing incentive to an applicant for the continuation of the 16% assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from National Concrete Pipe Company for a facility located in unincorporated Leyden Township at 11825 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 12-19-100-031-0000; and 12-19-100-043-0000; and
WHEREAS, Class 6b requires a resolution by the County Board stating that the industrial use of the property is necessary and beneficial to the local economy and that the County Board supports and consents to the renewal of Class 6b; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that National Concrete Pipe Company employs approximately 40 full-time employees who support local businesses and services in Cook County and the company provides its products to numerous municipal projects resulting in the maintenance and improvement of the local infrastructure.
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 find that National Concrete Pipe Company’s industrial use of the property is necessary and beneficial to the local economy and that they support and consent to the renewal of Class 6b; 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.
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ITEM #66
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #265420
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 8, 2004 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: Giovanni & Maria Gullo Family Limited Partnership
Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #66 cont’d
respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the company’s application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your consideration.
The Gullo Family Partnership 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 Elk Grove, 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 Giovanni & Maria Gullo Family Limited Partnership and the Resolution from Elk Grove Village for an abandoned industrial facility located at 780-790 Lively Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 08-27-301-015-0000; 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 19 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 780-790 Lively Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, 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 #67
APPROVED
Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration. The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.
There are 5 Consent Calendar items for May 4, 2004.
CC ITEM #1
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
LARRY SUFFREDIN and JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and
BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #67 cont’d
CC ITEM #1 cont’d
RESOLUTION
In Memory of Saul T. Bowie
WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was born on February 18, 1928 to the late Hattie Townsend Bowie and Finis Bowie in Weir, Mississippi and passed away on April 4, 2004; and
WHEREAS, as a child, Saul brought great joy to his parents and while he and his eight brothers and sisters kept their parents busy and on their toes, they also filled their home with love and laughter; and
WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was the beloved husband of Helen Marilyn Bowie and devoted father to Samuel, Sidney, Gregory, Sandra and Naoko; and
WHEREAS, Saul and Helen were joined in holy matrimony on May 27, 1967 and their love and devotion to each other and their family was admired by friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie deeply cherished his roles as grandfather to Issey, Kaylin and Janet and godfather to LaShon, Marcel and Chanda and he delighted in every opportunity he had to spend time with the children, shower them with love, and share with them his life experiences and wisdom; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his dedication to his family, Saul T. Bowie was a man of deep faith and was active in his church and community never wavering from his mission and purpose to serve others; and
WHEREAS, as member of Mt. Zion Church from 1967 to the time of his passing, Saul T. Bowie was a cornerstone of his church having served as a Trustee, Deacon, Usher and Member of Unit 2; and
WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie demitted to Mt. Moriah Lodge #28 in 1962 and served faithfully as a member for forty-five years including serving in various leadership roles and creating the Mt. Moriah Widows Fund; and
WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was employed by Oscar Ballin Construction Co. and Pioneer Press; and
WHEREAS, Saul T. Bowie was loved and admired by all those who knew him and was a cherished member of his family, church, and community, always providing a helping hand to those who needed it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Saul T. Bowie and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Saul T. Bowie so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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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
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #67 cont’d
CC ITEM #2 cont’d
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called the Honorable Vince Demuzio from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the beloved husband of Deanna (Clemonds) Demuzio; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the loving father of Brad (Lori) Demuzio, and Stephanie (Patrick) Blair, and was the cherished grandfather of Blake, Brooke, Tristan and Gillian; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the fond brother of Bernadette (David) Hasquin, Marlene (fiancé Michael Wsol) Demuzio, Catherine (Peter), Donna (James) Burke, and the late Jean Demuzio; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the devoted son of Catherine and the late Vincent Demuzio, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio began his long and stellar career of service in the Illinois General Assembly in 1975, with his election to the Senate; and
WHEREAS, over his 30 years in elective office, Vince Demuzio was recognized by his peers for his outstanding legislative work with numerous appointments to top positions of leadership; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio served as Chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, the first resident of Downstate Illinois to hold that office in over four decades; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was the Chairman of the Illinois Delegation to the 1988 Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, where he proudly represented his home state before a nationwide audience; and
WHEREAS, Vince Demuzio was known and admired for his unwavering support for education, and he worked tirelessly to ensure that the next generation of Illinois citizens would have access to the finest educational opportunities available to all; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Vince Demuzio was a unique and remarkable man, a humanitarian, a natural leader with a singular dedication to the people of his state and community, a special devotion to his beloved family, who loved him dearly in return; 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 Vince Demuzio, 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 Vince Demuzio, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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CC ITEM #3
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #67 cont’d
CC ITEM #3 cont’d
RESOLUTION
Honoring Sergeant William Beaudway
La Grange Park Police Officer of the Year 2003
WHEREAS, William Beaudway has been a member of the La Grange Park Police Department since 1979; and
WHEREAS, William Beaudway has been a lifelong resident of La Grange Park; and
WHEREAS, William Beaudway has been a volunteer as the department’s Reverse 911 as a Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, William Beaudway is an active member of the Adopt-A-Cop program and actively participates in local events with his family members; and
WHEREAS, William Beaudway is a credit to his community and exemplifies the ideals of a police officer with honesty and integrity and is recognized by Daniel McCollum, Chief of Police of La Grange Park; and
WHEREAS, William Beaudway is honored as the 2003 La Grange Park Police Officer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to Sergeant William Beaudway for his dedication and leadership amongst his peers and citizens striving to be a continuous credit to his job, family, friends and community with congratulations on being selected as the 2003 La Grange Park Police Officer of the Year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Sergeant William Beaudway.
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CC ITEM #4
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #67 cont’d
CC ITEM #4 cont’d
RESOLUTION
Honoring Firefighter/EMT John Fagan
La Grange Park Firefighter of the Year 2003
WHEREAS, John Fagan is to be honored to receive the 2003 Firefighter of the year award from the La Grange Park Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, John Fagan has a hard working attitude recognized by his peers and Fire Chief Dean Maggos of the La Grange Park Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, John Fagan has taken part in additional educational opportunities when available, with enthusiasm and great pride; and
WHEREAS, John Fagan has willingly assisted the continuing education of personnel and is appreciated by all those who have contact with him; and
WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to Firefighter/EMT John Fagan for his dedication and leadership amongst his peers and citizens striving to be a continuous credit to his job, family, friends and community with congratulations on being selected as the 2003 La Grange Park Firefighter of the Year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Firefighter John Fagan.
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CC ITEM #5
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Firefighter/PM Brian Baldwin
Brookfield Fire Department Paramedic of the Year 2003
WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin has been selected as the outstanding Firefighter/Paramedic of 2003; and
WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin has been involved in many emergency medical situations where his exemplary actions as the senior paramedic have greatly benefited the patients; and
WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin provides immediate medical intervention to keep people alive when he is in charge of a traumatic medical event; and
WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin used his superior skills in January of 2003 when he assisted a 77 year old female who had fallen, suffered multiple injuries, which resulted in a favorable outcome due to Brian’s quick response; and
WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin is a major contributor to projects at the fire station that benefit everyone and is appreciated by Chief Charles LaGreco of the Brookfield Fire Department; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #67 cont’d
CC ITEM #5 cont’d
WHEREAS, Brian Baldwin is known as a dedicated firefighter/paramedic; and
WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners wish to extend their thanks to Firefighter/PM Brian Baldwin for his dedication and leadership amongst his peers and citizens striving to be a continuous credit to his job, family, friends and community with congratulations on being selected as the 2003 Brookfield Fire Department Paramedic of the year; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Firefighter/PM Brian Baldwin.
ITEM #68
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations ................................................... Meeting of April 19, 2004
APPROVED
Business and Economic Development............................................................. Meeting of April 28, 2004
APPROVED
Health and Hospitals Public Health Subcommittee ............................................ Meeting of May 3, 2004
DELETED
Finance........................................................................................................... Meeting of May 4, 2004
APPROVED
Zoning and Building......................................................................................... Meeting of May 4, 2004
APPROVED
Roads and Bridges........................................................................................... Meeting of May 4, 2004
APPROVED
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, May 18, 2004.