NEW ITEMS
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Tuesday, May 6, 2003, 10:00 A.M.
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PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT
ITEM #1
Transmitting a Communication, dated May 1, 2003 from
THOMAS J. GLASER, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance
SUBJECT: JUSTICE BENEFITS, INC. - RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 98-43-1375
I am hereby requesting approval to renew and amend Contract No. 98-43-1375 with Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI), Bethseda, Maryland, for a period of three years. The amendment reduces JBI's fee from 7.5% of the amount reimbursed to 6%.
To date, JBI has assisted the County in identifying and obtaining Federal Financial Participation reimbursement funds under the Alien Assistance Program totaling over $33.2 million.
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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to renew and amend the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.
COOK COUNTY INTEGRATED CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(CCICJIS) STRATEGIC PLAN
ITEM #2
Transmitting a Communication, dated May 1, 2003 from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Chairman, Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice
Information Systems Committee
I am pleased to present to you the Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems (CCICJIS) Strategic Plan. The CCICJIS Committee, which was established by the Cook County Board Resolution dated April 23, 2002, has been working diligently over the last 12 months discussing issues concerning the sharing of information across justice information systems, and making recommendations for improvements. The product of this effort is a 133 page document that examines eight (8) strategic issues, which are critical to consider in achieving the goals of an integrated criminal justice enterprise for Cook County. Recommendations are made for each issue.
The members of the CCICJIS Committee urge your thoughtful consideration for the ideas and strategies expressed in this Strategic Plan. I respectfully submit this report to you, and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and look forward to building upon the vision of Cook County by providing the citizens of Cook County with an integrated criminal justice system that provides accurate, timely and complete information, while protecting the rights and safety of our citizens.
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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Finance. (Comm. No. 259131). The motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
ITEM #3
Submitted a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN and ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioners
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
COOK COUNTY ETHICS ORDINANCE
Article II
2.4
(b)
(23) Any item or items from any one prohibited source during any calendar year having a cumulative total value of less than $100 and any meals associated with performance of official duties. An item of nominal value such as a greeting card, baseball cap or T-Shirt.
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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Finance. (Comm. No. 259132). The motion carried unanimously.
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ITEM #4
Submitted a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN and ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioners
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
COOK COUNTY ETHICS ORDINANCE
Article I
(f) “Contract management authority” means personal involvement in or direct supervisory responsibility by an employee of Cook County for the formation or execution of a County Contract, including without limitation the preparation of specifications, evaluation of bids or proposals, negotiation of contract terms or supervision of performance.
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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Finance. (Comm. No. 259133). The motion carried unanimously.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #5
Submitted a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN and ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioners
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
COOK COUNTY ETHICS ORDINANCE
Article II
2.4
(d) Disclosure.
(1) Gifts which have a value of greater than $100 $50 (or a series of Gifts with an aggregate value of greater than $100 from one Person during any twelve month period) received by any Official or Employee from (a) Persons with a Financial interest in County business; (b) Persons seeking to do business with the County; or (c) Persons who are compensated lobbyists on county matters; shall be disclosed to the Board by the recipient within ten (10) business days of receipt. The disclosure shall include the name and government title of the recipient; the name, address, occupation and employer of the donor; a description of the gift and its value; and the intended use of the gift.
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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Finance. (Comm. No. 259134). The motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #6
Transmitting a Communication, dated May 2, 2003 from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith are a number of collective bargaining agreements for your consideration and approval at the May 6, 2003 Board Meeting.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Collective Bargaining Agreements for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 have been negotiated between the County of Cook and the following Collective Bargaining Groups:
1. House Staff Association of Cook County
2. Licensed Practical Nurse Association of Illinois, Division I,
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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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved that the Resolution be approved and adopted and that the Proper Officials be authorized to sign on behalf of Cook County. The motion carried unanimously.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #7
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOHN P. DALEY and JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,
GREGG GOSLIN, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, of the 1.4 million men and women who served on active duty in the U.S. military during the war in Iraq, more than 60,000 were immigrants and more than 37,000 were legal permanent residents without U.S. citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Jose Gutierrez was one of the first two American soldiers killed in the war in Iraq on March 21, 2003; and
WHEREAS, posthumously, Jose Gutierrez was granted full American Citizenship for his courage and bravery in defending the freedoms of the people of the United States and around the world; and
WHEREAS, at the funeral of Lance Corporal Gutierrez, Cardinal Roger Mahony remarked in his homily that our armed forces “…should not have to wait until they are dead and brought home in a casket to give them the citizenship they deserve”; and
WHEREAS, tragically, these valiant immigrants are either left waiting years to realize their dream of citizenship or receive it only after paying the ultimate price of their lives on the battlefield; and
WHEREAS, to acknowledge our country’s debt and gratitude to the many immigrants serving our nation, Congressman Luis Gutierrez has introduced H.R. 1850, known as the “Fairness for America’s Heroes Act”, in the U.S. House of Representatives to automatically grant citizenship to any service member who is a legal permanent resident on the date that his or her combat duty service begins.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, do hereby memorialize the Illinois Congressional delegation to urge the passage of legislation awarding immediate United States citizenship to every man and woman serving in the Armed Forces and for President George W. Bush to officially sign it into law.
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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Maldonado, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved that the Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.
NO CASH BID REQUEST - CITY OF MARKHAM
ITEM #8
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 25, 2003 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
DAVID WEBB, JR., Mayor, City of Markham
Re: No Cash Bid
Scavenger Sale of Tax Delinquent Property
The City of Markham, Illinois, would like to take advantage of the No Cash Bid process of the Cook County Board in acquiring various tax delinquent parcels of real property here in the city. I respectfully request an opportunity to participate in that process, at the next scavenger sale of tax delinquent properties.
As required under the Cook County No Cash Bid Program and the Municipal Application Checklist for tax delinquent property, the City of Markham hereby submits the following information in support of its No Cash Bid request as referenced above:
1. Cover Letter. I suggest that this correspondence be considered the cover letter.
2. The following parcels are proposed for acquisition:
29-18-310-016
29-18-313-039
29-18-313-051
29-18-313-052
29-18-315-021
29-18-318-058
29-18-319-044
29-13-329-042
29-18-318-039
29-18-310-014
3. Certified Resolution. A certified copy of Resolution 01-R-172 of the City of Markham, Illinois, with the required inclusions is on file with your office and the office of Commissioner Deborah Sims, as Chairperson of the Finance Tax Delinquency Subcommittee, together with the option agreement dated August 15, 2002.
4. Current Judgment Search showing current owner by Guaranty National Title Company, 36 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60601 for the properties in question.
5. Sidwell Map. Copy of the Sidwell maps showing the parcels sought.
As stated in the Resolution, the City through the developer will be responsible for all legal activity and expense necessary to obtain tax deeds to the property in question and will bear all legal and other costs associated with the acquisition of the parcels.
I therefore respectfully request that the Cook County Board entertain this, our request for participation in that process, at the next Scavenger Sale of tax delinquent properties.
Additional documentation, if any, as required by the Guidelines will be forwarded under separate cover.
We thank you for your consideration and look forward to working with the County Board and its staff in this matter.
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Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Peraica, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Maldonado, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Finance Tax Delinquency Subcommittee. (Comm. No. 259135). The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
ITEM #9
Pursuant to Rule 4-30, Delores Quinn, addressed the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Ms. Quinn followed up on her experience at Cook County Jail.
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ITEM #10
Pursuant to Rule 4-30, Maurice Perkins, President, Inner City Youth Foundation, addressed the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Perkins spoke regarding the role of the community and the overcrowding of Cook County Jail.
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ITEM #11
Pursuant to Rule 4-30, George Blakemore, addressed the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Blakemore spoke concerning several issues regarding Cook County.