AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, May 18, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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CORRECTION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ROADS AND BRIDGES BID AWARD

AND REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED

ITEM #1

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 4, 2004 from

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

Re: Correction Letter

Edens Expressway East Frontage Road

Dundee Road to Lake-Cook Road

Village of Northbrook and unincorporated Northfield Township

Section: 02-26347-03-LS

Fiscal Impact: $3,139,410.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) and the

Expressway Construction Fund #1550 (630-630 Account)

I respectfully submit to your Honorable Body this Correction Letter to accurately reflect fund sources toward the subject improvement.

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution on May 20, 2003 appropriating Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account); and Two Million, Four Hundred Eighty Thousand, Three Hundred Twenty Six and 84/100 dollars ($2,480,326.84) from the Expressway Construction Fund #1550 (630-630 Account). On September 16, 2003 your Honorable Body, through the Roads and Bridges Committee, approved the award of this improvement in the amount of Three Million One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand, Four Hundred Ten Dollars ($3,139,410.00). The sole Motor Fuel Tax Fund source referenced in the award recommendation to your Honorable Body was incorrect. The corrected fund sources are the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (660-600 Account) and the Expressway Construction Fund 1550 (630-630 Account).

I respectively request that you accept this correction to the prior letter dated September 10, 2003.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #2

JOURNAL

(March 23, 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 23, 2004.

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

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

ITEM #3

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for the Western Golf Association Open for temporary construction of tents, skyboxes, bleachers, shotlink, television towers and scoreboards at 12294 Archer Avenue in Lemont Township.

	Permit #:	040656
	Total Fee Amount:	$44,323.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$39,890.70
	Amount Due (10%):	$4,432.30

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #3 cont’d

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: $39,890.70

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ITEM #4

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for the Western Golf Association Open for temporary construction of office trailers, port-o-lets, crowd pleasers at 12294 Archer Avenue in Lemont Township.

	Permit #:	040655
	Total Fee Amount:	$7,440.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$6,696.00
	Amount Due (10%):	$744.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $6,696.00

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ITEM #5

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 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 Building 104, 7th floor for Medical/Surgical renovation at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

	Permit #:	040296
	Total Fee Amount:	$9,205.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$8,284.50
	Amount Due (10%):	$920.50

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $8,284.50

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #6

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Brookfield Zoo’s Whirl Event Tent Project for the construction of a temporary tent at 3300 South Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois in Proviso Township.

Permit #:	040664
Requested Waived Fee Amount: (100%)	$945.00

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: $945.00.

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ITEM #7

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 26, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Chicago Botanic Garden for the construction of the pedestrian link (walkway) with lighting at 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois in Northfield Township.

Permit #:	010320
Requested Waived Fee Amount: (100%)	$1,462.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,462.00.

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #8

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 6, 2004 from

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

Pursuant to the Cook County Inspector General Ordinance, I hereby appoint the Acting Inspector General, Mr. Joseph Price, to serve as Cook County Inspector General.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #9

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby appoint Robert Van Bolhuis to the Central Stickney Sanitary District, to fill a vacancy, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on May 1, 2005.

I submit this communication for your approval.

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #10

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby appoint Charles Givines to the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District, to fill a vacancy, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on December 1, 2006.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #11

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby appoint Ross Dring to the Kimberly Heights Sanitary District to fill a vacancy, for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2006.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #12

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby appoint Robert J. Mahaffay to the Palos Oak Hill Cemetery Board, for a term to begin immediately and expire on January 1, 2008.

I submit this communication for your approval.

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS

ITEM #13

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Brian Hull to the Plum Grove Woodlands Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and expire May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #14

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint William Huffman to the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board, for a term to begin immediately and to expire May 1, 2007.

I submit this appointment for your approval.

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #15

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Daniel Ansani to the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on December 1, 2006.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #16

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Mark Azzi to the Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 1, 2006.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #17

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Le Marie Arndt to the Glenbrook Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #18

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint William Bandelin to the Oak Meadows Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and expire May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #19

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Brad Bettenhausen to the Kimberly Heights Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and expire May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #20

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Kathleen Camarda to the Plum Grove Estates Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #21

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Grace Colbert to the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board, for a term to begin immediately and to expire May 1, 2007.

I submit this appointment for your approval.

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ITEM #22

Transmitt2ng a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Francis Creadon to the Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire December 1, 2006.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #23

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Ellis Flaws to the Crawford Countryside Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #24

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Joseph Ford to the South Stickney Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #25

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Thomas Geselbracht to the Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire December 1, 2006.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #26

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Earle Greenberg to the Missionbrook Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #27

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Arnold Kincaid to the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 1, 2006.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #28

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint John Kozaritz to the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board, for a term to begin immediately and to expire May 1, 2007.

I submit this appointment for your approval.

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ITEM #29

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint William Little to the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board, for a term to begin immediately and to expire May 1, 2006.

I submit this appointment for your approval.

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #30

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Frank Ness to the Northfield Woods Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #31

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Lois Pallo to the Norwood Park Street Lighting District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

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ITEM #32

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby reappoint Edward V. Provost to the Central Stickney Sanitary District, for a term to begin immediately and to expire on May 1, 2007.

I submit this communication for your approval.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #33

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 22, 2004 from

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

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

PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENT

JOSEPH R. DURHAM, MD - Medical Division Chairman, Department of Surgery, Appointment from Medical Administration, Business Unit #8980029, Position Identification #9525415, Account 110, to Business Unit #8981605, Position Identification #0400312, Grade K-12, Sequence #000002, Account 110, effective May 18, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #33 cont’d

PHYSICIAN REAPPOINTMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

MARSHALL JAMES, MD, Active Physician, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006.

SAMEENA ZIAUDDIN, MD, Active Physician, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006.

VISHNU MADIREDDY, MD, Active Physician, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006.

SHARON WELBEL, MD, Affiliate Physician, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006.

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

AZHER A. QUADER, MD, Active Physician, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006.

PHYSICIAN STATUS CHANGES

EILEEN F. COUTURE, DO - from Affiliate Physician, Department of Emergency Services, to Attending Physician/Department Chairperson, Department of Emergency Services, with no change in privileges, will be paid from Account 110, Grade K-12, Sequence #050550, Business Unit #8980046, Position Identification #0400310, effective May 18, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

LORRAINE BANGAYAN, MD - from Provisional Physician to Attending Physician/Department Chairperson, Department of Cardiology, effective May 18, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

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ITEM #34

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 18, 2004 from

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

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

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

THOMAS LADD, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MARIETTA LUAYON, MD - Consulting Physician (Neonatology), Department of Pediatrics, will be paid from Account 155, Business Unit #8910505, Grade ZZ, Job Code 1815, Position Identification #0400144, Sequence #833200, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

SUSAN McDUNN, MD - Attending Physician (Affiliate), Department of Internal Medicine, currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

FRED ROSEN, MD - Attending Physician (Affiliate), Department of Internal Medicine, currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #34 cont’d

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE

LIONEL BARBEROUSSE, MD, Active Category, Reappointment June 18, 2004 through June 17, 2006

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

PETER HART, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment May 7, 2004 through May 6, 2006

RUDOLF KIMAPLEY, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment May 7, 2004 through May 6, 2006

CLAUDETTE MACKLIN, MD, Voluntary Category, Reappointment May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2006

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

CARMEN HUDSON-WHITE, MD, Active Category, Reappointment June 20, 2004 through June 19, 2006

EZER OJEDA, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment May 19, 2004 through May 18, 2006

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

ABOLGHASSEM MAZHARI, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006

DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

JOSEPH CARRE, MD, Active Category, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006

HENRY WIGGINS, MD, Active Category, Reappointment May 18, 2004 through May 17, 2006

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

CLIFFORD CRAWFORD, MD, Active Category, Reappointment June 20, 2004 through June 19, 2006

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE AMENDED

FROM PROVISIONAL TO FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

RALPH SOLOMON, MD - Department of Anesthesiology, from Provisional to Active Category, effective May 18, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

LINGASETTY PRASANNAKUMAR, MD - Department of Anesthesiology, from Provisional to Active Category, effective May 18, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MARYAM SANATI, MD - Department of Internal Medicine, the Credentials and Medical Executive Committees recommend extension of Provisional Category status for a time period not to exceed six (6) months, effective April 27, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

RYAN MALCOLM, MD - Department of Surgery, the Credentials and Medical Executive Committees recommend extension of Provisional Category status for a time period not to exceed six (6) months, effective April 27, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #34 cont’d

OTHER MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES

ATHANASIOS BONORIS, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care, to be transferred to Service Physician, Department of Critical Care, from Account 133, Position Identification #0389119, Grade ZZ, Business Unit #8910500, Sequence #833170, Job Code #1815, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ZAFAR CHAUDRY, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care, to be transferred to Service Physician, Department of Critical Care, from Account 133, Position Identification #0389117, Grade ZZ, Business Unit #8910500, Sequence #833168, Job Code #1815, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ZAKI LABABIDI, MD - Consulting Physician (Cardiology), Department of Internal Medicine, to be transferred to Voluntary Category, Department of Internal Medicine, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

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ITEM #35

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 21, 2004 from

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

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

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

ABDUL H. BHUGURI, MD - Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MICHELLE CANHAM, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid at Grade K-9, Step 1, from Account 110, 8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #0400246, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MICHELLE DE FALCO, APN - Advance Practice Nurse, Department of Surgery, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ZIYAD HIJAZI, MD - Voluntary Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, effective May, 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

CATHERINE KALLAL, MD - Attending Physician, Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, Division of Medicine, will be paid at Grade K-8, Step 3, from Account 110, Business Unit 8931606 (05-26), Position Identification #0289358, effective May, 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

SAMUEL LIN, MD - Voluntary Associate Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

LEELA PRASAD, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, will be paid at Grade K-9, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970255 (27-27), Position Identification #9522951, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

PAMELA A. ROBERTSON, APN - Advance Practice Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #35 cont’d

ZINA M. SIMMONS, APN - Advance Practice Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

CHRISTOPHER R. STADNICKI, PAC - Physician Assistant Certified, Cermak Health Services of Cook County, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

PREETI VEMURI, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ADDITIONAL CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

JEFFREY NEKOMOTO, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, in the Division of General Medicine, effective May, 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

AMBULATORY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK OF COOK COUNTY

DIVISION OF MEDICINE

BARBARA BROWN, APN Advance Practice Nurse

LINDA MURRAY, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

DEPARTMENT OF CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES OF COOK COUNTY

BARBARA A. DAVIS, PAC Physician Assistant Certified

SALVADOR MARTINEZ, PAC Physician Assistant Certified

KAREN L. MASON, PAC Physician Assistant Certified

HARRY PRZEKOP, PAC Physician Assistant Certified

SHARON SHIEH, PAC Physician Assistant Certified

KEVIN SIMS, PAC Physician Assistant Certified

LINAS A. SMULKSTYS, MD Attending Physician

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

AUSTEN-KUM CHAI, MD Attending Physician

JENNIFER FLEMING, MD Service Physician

ERIC GRIFFIN, MD Service Physician

GRETA IVERS-HAYES, MD Service Physician

TREVOR LEWIS, MD Attending Physician

SHAYLE MILLER, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

FRANK PAGE, MD Service Physician

DANIEL SULLIVAN, MD Service Physician

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

DIVISION OF ADULT CARDIOLOGY

SUHAIL KHADRA, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH

ARTHUR EVANS, MD Attending Physician

LAURA SADOWSKI, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF CRITICAL CARE

CORY FRANKLIN, MD Attending Physician

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #35 cont’d

DIVISION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

LEON FOGELFELD, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

BHUPATKUMAR MEHTA, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF GENERAL MEDICINE

CHRISTINE ACOG, MD Attending Physician

JOY BRESSLER, MD Attending Physician

CATHERINE DEAMANT, MD Attending Physician

YOLANDA ESCALONA, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

SUSAN GLICK, MD Attending Physician

OLUMUYIWA IDOWU, MD Service Physician

ELIZABETH JACOBS, MD Attending Physician

MANINDER KOHLI, MD Attending Physician

PADMA KUDARAVALLI, MD Service Physician

SHERRY LICHT, MD Service Physician

BRIAN LUCAS, MD Attending Physician

NIKE MOURIKES, MD Attending Physician

MUHAMMAD RAFIQ, MD Service Physician

AMINA RAHIM, MD Service Physician

VENKATARAMAN RAJARAM, MD Service Physician

CHERYL RUCKER-WHITAKER, MD Service Physician

DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE

SHEILA BADRI, MD Attending Physician

AUDREY FRENCH, MD Attending Physician

ALAN HARRIS, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

MARY HAYDEN, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

SABRINA KENDRICK, MD Attending Physician

HAROLD KESSLER, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

LAURIE PROIA, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

BEVERLY SHA, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

KIMBERLY SMITH, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

ALLAN TENORIO, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

GORDON TRENHOLME, MD Attending Physician

ROBERT WEINSTEIN, MD Attending Physician

SHARON WELBEL, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF NEUROLOGY

RUSSELL BARTT, MD Attending Physician

JACOB FOX, MD Consulting Physician

JAMES GOODWIN, MD Consulting Physician

MICHAEL KELLY, MD Attending Physician

SERGE PIERRE-LOUIS, MD Attending Physician

KATHLEEN SHANNON, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

JORDAN TOPEL, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

DAVID HINKAMP, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

PATRICIA KELLEHER, MD Attending Physician

JERROLD LEIKIN, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

PETER ORRIS, MD Attending Physician

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #35 cont’d

DIVISION OF PULMONARY MEDICINE/CRITICAL CARE

ROBERT BALK, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

DIVISION OF RHEUMATOLOGY

CALVIN BROWN, MD Attending Physician

CHARLOTTE HARRIS, MD Attending Physician

RICHARD LOESER, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

WINSTON SEQUEIRA, MD Consulting Physician

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

MARASIGAN LIGAYA, MD Attending Physician

EDDIE SWIFT, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

KENNETH BOYER, M Consulting Physician

AMBULATORY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK OF COOK COUNTY

CURTIS SPEED, MD Service Physician

DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

CHRISTIANE STAHL, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC AMBULATORY

BILLIE WRIGHT-ADAMS, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

MARIA SERRATTO-BENVENUTO, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE

JAGVIR SINGH, MD Service Physician

DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC NEONATOLOGY

MANHAL KHILFEH, MD Attending Physician

AURORITA LARIOSA, MD Service Physician

SUMA PYATI, MD Attending Physician

SHOU-YEIN WU-HAUNG, MD Attending Physician

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

DIVISION OF NEUROSURGERY

DEMETRIUS LOPES, MD Voluntary Attending Physician

DIVISION OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

RAJAKUMARI SELVARAJ, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

EDWARD ABRAHAN, MD Attending Physician

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #35 cont’d

DIVISION OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY

ARVIND KUMAR, MD Attending Physician

DIVISION OF UROLOGY

ANTHONY CHAVIANO, MD Attending Physician

ALI LATEFI, MD Attending Physician

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE AMENDED FROM PROVISIONAL

TO FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

STACEY LYNN ARENS, MD - Physician Assistant Certified, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, effective May, 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

KAYAYOUN REZAI, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, effective May, 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MARGARET C. TELFER, MD - Consultant Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, effective May, 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES

RICHARD AHUJA, MD - from Part-Time Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, to Attending Physician Senior, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 4, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970243 (27-10), Position Identification #9522843, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

RAHIM BEHNIA, MD - from Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Administration, to Medical Department Chairman, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, 8970268 (30-01), Position Identification #9523062, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ROGER BOYE, MD - from Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Voluntary Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ROXANNE ROBERTS, MD - from Medical Division Chairman, Department of Trauma, to Medical Department Chairman, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970294 (35-01), Position Identification #9523454, effective May 18, 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATIONS

ITEM #36

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 22, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

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

requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the amount of $34,163.00 from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The purpose of this program is to reduce the incidence of alcohol-related motor vehicles crashes, and the resultant injuries and fatalities through highly visible increased enforcement and will also fund DUI enforcement.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $34,163.00. Funding period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.

PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATIONS continued

ITEM #37

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 30, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the amount of $296,000.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). This grant will provide funding for the new Violence Against Women Total Response Program that aims to strengthen the State’s Attorney’s response to felony sexual assault and felony domestic violence cases with adult female victims. The Violence Against Women Total Response Program builds upon work of two other programs in the State’s Attorney’s Office, the Sex Offender Prosecution Program and Chicago Response Domestic Violence Program. The new program is designed to have prosecutors who are specially trained on violent crimes against women (such as domestic violence and sexual assault) in both the felony review section and felony trial sections of the State’s Attorney’s Office at the Criminal Courthouse located at 2650 South California Avenue in Chicago. The program will provide specialized felony review of sexual assault and domestic violence cases. The program includes four (4) assistant state’s attorney positions, specifically two (2) assistant state’s attorneys in the Felony Review Unit and two (2) assistant state’s attorneys as trial specialists, one (1) in the Sex Crimes Division and one (1) in the Felony Domestic Violence Unit.

This grant requires that our office match one dollar for each three dollars of federal funding. The match commitment for this program is fulfilled by an in-kind-match that fully supports the salary and fringe benefits of one (1) of the assistant state’s attorneys.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $296,000.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD

ITEM #38

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 22, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $79,782.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). This grant was made available through the Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act, and will primarily fund gender-responsive treatment and aftercare services for adult female offenders sentenced to probation or supervision for DUI-related offenses.

The court’s Social Service Department administers the programs funded by the grant. Outcomes for offenders will be carefully measured in compliance with the department’s evaluation protocols.

The grant requires cash matching funds in the amount of $26,594.00.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on April 8, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in the amount of $238,500.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $26,594.00. Grant Award: $79,782.00. Funding period: April 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004. (541-818 Account).

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

ITEM #39

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 22, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

THOMAS K. DONAHUE, Executive Director, Chicago HIDTA

requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal in the amount of $5,404,726.00 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The purpose of this grant is the continued funding of the Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. The mission of the Chicago HIDTA is to combat drug trafficking and gang activity in the designated areas of Cook County.

This award is the annual renewal of the HIDTA program. The budget process begins with the Office of National Drug Control Policy awarding funds to the existing HIDTA’s nationwide. This grant is 100% federally funded with no matching County funds.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on July 9, 2002 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in the amount of $5,404,726.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award renewal: $5,404,726.00. Funding period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

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ITEM #40

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 12, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) in the amount of $57,600.00 for the Domestic Violence Prosecution Suburban Coordinator program. This grant will fund one (1) full-time suburban coordinator who supervises assistant state’s attorneys at the suburban municipal district courthouses and are assigned to domestic violence cases and works to facilitate, build and increase communication and cooperation among the State’s Attorney’s Office, local suburban police departments and domestic violence advocates.

This grant requires that the office match one dollar for every three dollars of federal funding. The match commitment for this program is a cash match that supports a portion of the salary and fringe benefits of the grant-funded staff.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on April 8, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in the amount of $57,600.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $41,199.00 [Required Match: $19,200.00; and Over-Match: $21,999.00]. Grant Award Renewal: $57,600.00. Funding period: May 7, 2004 through May 6, 2005. (250-818 Account).

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT

ITEM #41

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 30, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant award amendment in the amount of $238,301.00 and extension in the funding period from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). This program will control larval mosquitoes of the genus Culex, the primary carrier of West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis.

The authorization to accept the original grant was given on September 4, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in the amount of $495,149.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant award amendment: $238,301.00. Funding period extension: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT RENEWAL

ITEM #42

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 29, 2004 from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew the Sub-Agreement, Contract No. 02-43-1218 to the Master Affiliation Agreement for Medical Education and Clinical programs in Family Practice between Loyola University of Chicago, the Loyola University Medical Center and the Bureau of Health Services.

The sub-agreement provides for the continued assignment of resident physicians in the current Cook County-Loyola Residency Program in Family Medicine and the continued University Clinical Faculty assignments at Provident Hospital of Cook County. The sub-agreement further describes the affiliation of the Residency Program with Stroger Hospital of Cook County program in Family Medicine, which shall include rotations at practice sites affiliated with Loyola University of Chicago and the Bureau of Health Services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $4,539,190.00. Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (891-272 Account).

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #43

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 30, 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.	Nancy Goss v. Cook County, Case No. 01-L-15968

2.	Robert Montgomery v. County of Cook, Case No. 02-L-12146

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #44

Transmitting a Communication from

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of eight (8) parking spaces for the Clerk of the Circuit Court staff in the Daley Center area.

Contract period: September 16, 2004 through September 15, 2005. (335-190 Account). Requisition No. 43350075.

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ITEM #45

Transmitting a Communication from

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance of miscellaneous micrographic equipment.

Contract period: September 4, 2004 through September 3, 2005. (335-441 Account). Requisition No. 43350076.

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ITEM #46

Transmitting a Communication from

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the maintenance of Canon micrographic equipment. This item can be bid through various vendors.

Contract period: August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. (335-441 Account). Requisition No. 43350077.

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ITEM #47

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for scavenger services for garbage and rubbish removal.

Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007. (239-215 Account). Requisition No. 42390027.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #48

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of mattresses with integrated pillows.

Contract period: June 5, 2004 through June 4, 2005. (239-333 Account). Requisition No. 42390061.

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ITEM #49

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the leasing of seven (7) FLHP-POL Harley Davidson motorcycles.

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

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ITEM #50

Transmitting a Communication from

EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for processing microfilm, developing microfilm, brown toning and storage of microfilm on premises with keycard for access.

Contract period: April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005. (130-246 Account). Requisition No. 41300039.

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ITEM #51

Transmitting a Communication from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for telephone answering services for the Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County clinics.

Contract period: September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2007. (893-220 Account). Requisition No. 48932558.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #52

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 special outpatient and inpatient medical records folders for the Department of Medical Records.

Contract period: August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. (897-350 Account). Requisition No. 48970584.

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ITEM #53

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 reagents and supplies for a vendor provided chemistry analyzer for the Department of Pathology, Division of Clinical Biochemistry.

Contract period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 48970579.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

ITEM #54

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Dundee, Illinois, to continue the ongoing services provided to the Environmental Impact Research Program.

Reason:

To provide on-going research of diseases in animals.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $390,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005. (510-298 Account). Requisition No. 45100003.

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ITEM #55

Transmitting a Communication from

TERRY A. STECZO, Deputy Assessor for Administration & Taxpayer Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Computer Bits, Inc., Orland Park, Illinois, to provide support services for the development of daily time tracking software into Structured Query Language (SQL) standard database from Access, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) support, report writing and application development for time tracking software and system design documentation. Computer Bits, Inc. will also provide programming and training services

Reason:

Computer Bits, Inc. was chosen because of their expertise in the Assessor’s Office work and procedures in regards to its network systems and their familiarity with the office hardware, software and electronic systems which allow for an efficient and reliable support service.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00. One time purchase. (040-260 Account). Requisition No. 40400042.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #56

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Lafayette Instrument, Lafayette, Indiana, for the purchase of three (3) LX4000-505 USB Win polygraph laptop computers.

Reason:

The police officers were trained on this equipment and are fully versed in the use of said equipment. Also, Lafayette Instrument is the sole manufacturer and provider of the model LX4000-505 computerized polygraph system, including model 76878US Piezo activity sensor.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $29,115.00. One time purchase. (717/231-579 Account). Requisition No. 42310029.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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

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ITEM #57

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Wireless Information Technology (WIT), Alsip, Illinois, for a Polycom Multimedia Conferencing System. This system will give the Department of Public Health, whose offices and clients are situated throughout Cook County, the ability to schedule video conferences with both internal users for training and administrative meetings and external agencies, such as with the federal government, for bioterrorism briefings without leaving the office. This investment will increase staff productivity by reducing meeting travel times.

Reason:

WIT submitted the lowest cost proposal that met all system requirements in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) prepared by the Bureau of Information Technology and Automation.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $379,474.00. One time purchase. (975-570 Account). Requisition No. 49750305.

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ITEM #58

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 Ino Therapeutics, Inc., Clinton, New Jersey, for the purchase of pharmaceutical grade nitric oxide gases for inhalation and for the rental of the delivery system manufactured by Datex-Ohmeda for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Respiratory Care.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #58 cont’d

Reason:

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $650,000.00 ($325,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006. (897-637 Account). Requisition No. 48970591.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #59

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 Steris Corporation, Mentor, Ohio, for the purchase of supplies and accessories for cleaning, decontamination and sterilization equipment for the Department of Sterile Processing and Distribution Services.

Reason:

Steris Corporation is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the supplies and accessories compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital and used to clean and decontaminate surgical instruments, and to sterilize surgical packs and instrument trays.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,324,286.00 ($662,143.00 per year). Contract period: November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2006. (897-360 Account). Requisition No. 48970578.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #60

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 Medical Device Technologies, Inc., Gainesville, Florida, for the purchase of Biopince® co-axial introducer needles, Skater® non-locking drainage catheters and Pro-mag™ biopsy needles for the Department of Radiology.

Reason:

Medical Device Technologies, Inc. an InterV Company is the only known manufacturer and distributor of these items and that are compatible with the existing instruments owned by the Hospital. These supplies are used in diagnostic and therapeutic radiographic procedures.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $30,120.00. Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970460.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #61

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 Bayer Healthcare, LLC, Diagnostic Division, Norwood, Massachusetts, for the purchase of test kits [e.g., Versant® Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV-1) – Ribonucleic acid (RNA) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) – RNA Quantitative viral load tests; and Trugene® HCV and HIV – 1 genotyping test kits] with vendor provided equipment for the Department of Pathology, Microbiology/Virology Division.

Reason:

Bayer Healthcare, LLC, Diagnostic Division is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the FDA approved in vitro diagnostic Versant® HIV - RNA and HCV – RNA tests to measure quantitative viral load and FDA cleared in Vitro diagnostic Trugene® HIV-1 genotyping tests kits. The quantitative viral load test enables physicians to monitor and manage patients undergoing antiviral therapy. The genotyping test detects HIV/HCV genomic mutation that resists antiretroviral drugs.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,192,400.00 ($1,096,200.00 per year). Contract period: August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2006. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 48970583.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA

ITEM #62

Transmitting a Communication from

THOMAS J. GLASER, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance

Re: Professional Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2003

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and increase Contract No. 03-41-278 with Deloitte & Touche, Contract No. 03-41-357 with Ernst and Young, and Contract No. 03-41-277 with Washington, Pittman & McKeever, to perform the County’s fiscal year 2003 audit.

On November 7, 2002 the Board authorized the Purchasing Agent to enter into three year contract with Deloitte & Touche to audit the County’s annual financial statements included in the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); Ernst & Young to audit the financial statements included in the Health Facilities Report and the Clerk of the Circuit Court Agency Fund, and Washington, Pittman & McKeever to audit the schedule of federal financial assistance included in the Single Audit Report. The contract was for the County’s annual audit for fiscal years 2002 through 2004, subject to an annual review and at the sole option of the County Board, with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years.

The maximum fee for the FY2003 audit is $997,500.00 to be allocated as follows: Deloitte and Touche $603,645.00; Ernst & Young $273,105.00; and Washington, Pittman & McKeever $120,750.00

Professional Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2003

Maximum Fee Account

Deloitte & Touche $ 268,019.00 490-265

335,626.00 499-265

$ 603,645.00

Ernst & Young $ 189,000.00 899-265

84,105.00 499-265

$ 273,105.00

Washington, Pittman & McKeever $ 32,240.00 490-265

40,210.00 499-265

48,300.00 899-265

$ 120,750.00

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #63

Transmitting a Communication from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend, increase by $400,000.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 02-72-464 Rebid with Progressive Industries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of reagents and supplies for vendor provided analyzers that utilize polymerase chain reaction technology for HIV-1 testing for the Department of Pathology Laboratories, Division of Virology.

Board approved amount 06-18-02:	$ 987,102.00
Increase requested:	400,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$1,387,102.00

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow and permit the Ruth M. Rothstein Core Center participation in the above referenced contract and to meet an unanticipated increase in test volumes and to allow sufficient time for the execution and implementation of the new contract. The expiration date of the current contract is June 17, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00. Contract extension: June 18, 2004 through September 17, 2004. (897-365 Account).

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ITEM #64

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $93,334.00 and extend for four (4) months, Contract No. 01-72-929 with Micro-Servicing, Inc., Chicago Heights, Illinois, for off-site medical records storage for the Department of Medical Records.

Board approved amount 12-18-01:

Previous increase approved 01-22-04:

$ 860,000.00

140,000.00

This increase requested:

93,334.00

Adjusted amount:

$1,093,334.00

Reason:

This extension and increase is necessary to allow continued services until the rebid, award and implementation of a new contract. The expiration of this contract was May 17, 2004. (See Bids Report Section I, page 5 on May 18, 2004).

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $93,334.00. Contract extension: May 18, 2004 through September 17, 2004. (897-246 Account).

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWAL

ITEM #65

Transmitting a Communication from

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew a contract with Iron Mountain, Itasca, Illinois, to provide off-site storage of computer media countywide.

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWAL continued

ITEM #65 cont’d

Reason: Through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Iron Mountain provided the lowest cost solution that met with all of the County's main requirements, such as the use of metal containers, support of electronic data transmittal and depth of coverage facilities, for the protection of computer records.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $99,588.16 [$59,588.16 – (012-441 Account); and $40,000.00 – (023-441 Account)]. Contract period: June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. Requisition Nos. 40120037 and 40230018.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

ITEM #66

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 12, 2004 from

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

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $51,200.00 to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), for survey fees.

The JCAHO is scheduled to conduct its survey at the Stroger Hospital of Cook County from May 24, 2004 through May 28, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $51,200.00. (897-260 Account).

REAL ESTATE MATTERS

ITEM #67

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 30, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of an agreement covering the use of 2003 taxroll data to Landata, Inc. of Illinois. Landata, Inc. of Illinois 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. 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: $75,100.00.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #68

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 18, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting authorization to exercise an option of renewal contained in the existing lease for space located at 5420 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the original lease on September 22, 1999. The Cook County Public Defender’s Office currently utilizes this space for storage of official court records. Details are:

REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

ITEM #68 cont’d

Lessor:	Shetland Limited Partnership
Lessee:	County of Cook
Using Agency:	Public Defender’s Office
Location:	5420 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, Illinois
Term:	08/01/04 to 07/31/09
Termination:	180 day written notice by Lessee to Lessor
Space Occupied:	29,176 square feet

Rent:	Current Term	Option Term
Monthly:	$6,686.17	$7,221.06
Annual:	$80,234.04	$86,652.76
Cost per square foot:	$2.75	$2.97

Approval recommended. Upon approval, the undersigned will be authorized to exercise the option to renew by notice in writing to the landlord.

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER MALDONADO

ITEM #69

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM #70

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

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #71

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 27, 2004 from

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

The following projects are presented to your Honorable Body for adoption and authorization for advertising for bids after all appropriate approvals of the plans, specifications, proposals and the estimates have been obtained for receipt of Contractor’s bids:

LOCATION

TYPE

SECTION NUMBER

171st Street,

Wood Street to Ashland Avenue

(Villages of Hazel Crest and

East Hazel Crest and

the City of Harvey)

Underpass reconstruction

04-B8431-08-PV

103rd Street,

Stony Island Avenue to

Torrance Avenue

(City of Chicago)

Bituminous resurfacing

02-B4536-02-RS

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #71 cont’d

LOCATION

TYPE

SECTION NUMBER

Cottage Grove Avenue,

83rd Street to 79th Street

(City of Chicago)

Bituminous resurfacing

02-W5719-02-RS

Cottage Grove Avenue,

115th Street to 103rd Street

(City of Chicago)

Bituminous resurfacing

02-W5715-01-RS

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

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ITEM #72

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 16, 2004 from

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

Re: Permission to Advertise

Lemont Township 2004 Resurfacing Project

Section: 04-14130-90-RS

Fiscal Impact: None

requesting authorization from your Honorable Body for the Lemont Township 2004 Resurfacing Project, Section: 04-14130-90-RS, which is to be constructed in accordance with the Motor Fuel Tax Law.

The proposed improvement provides for resurfacing various streets under Lemont Township’s jurisdiction with bituminous concrete surface course, mix “C”, superpave (1 1/2 by 1 inch) and leveling binder (machine method), as required. Also included are provisions for placement of area reflective crack control treatment, drainage improvements, aggregate shoulders and traffic protection.

AGREEMENT

ITEM #73

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

1.	Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement Shell Oil Products, US 4000 West 147th Street at Crawford Avenue (CH W43) in the Village of Midlothian Fiscal Impact: None

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION

ITEM #74

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION:

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Pavement reconstruction and widening with bituminous materials, etc.

88th Avenue,

103rd Street to 87th Street

in the Cities of Hickory Hills and Palos Hills

Section: 03-W3017-03-FP

Fiscal Impact: $10,400,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION

ITEM #75

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION:

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Supplemental Improvement Resolution

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Pulaski Road, 31st Street to Ogden Avenue

in the City of Chicago

Section: 02-W4326-04-RS

Improvement funded by Lemont Township Motor Fuel Tax Funds

Fiscal Impact: $550,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Board approved amount 06-04-02: $ 900,000.00

This increase requested: 550,000.00

Adjusted amount: $1,450,000.00

On June 4, 2002, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $900,000.00 towards completion of this project. Additional funding is required as the result of increased construction cost not anticipated in the original construction estimate.

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

ITEM #76

Submitting five (5) change in plans and extra work:

1.	Section: 01-W7511-01-CH. 108th Avenue at 143rd Street in the Village of Orland Park. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $101,997.20 (Deduction).
2.	Section 96-W5602-03-RP. State Street, Sauk Trail to 26th Street in the City of Chicago Heights, Village of South Chicago Heights and unincorporated Cook County. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $41,105.57 (Addition).
3.	Section: 98-W4502-02-FP. Main Street (Central Park Avenue), Sauk Trail to 216th Street in the Villages of Matteson, Park Forest and Richton Park. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $36,422.92 (Addition).
4.	Section: 96-C1334-04-PV. Steger Road, State Street to IL-394 in the Villages of Crete and Steger. New item - pavement backfill. $8,957.60 (Addition).
5.	Section: 03-8SPAM-24-GM. Sign Panel Assembly Maintenance - 2003. Final adjustment of quantities. $113,332.57 (Deduction).

REPORT

ITEM #77

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending April 30, 2004.

NO CASH BID REQUESTS

ITEM #78

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 12, 2004 from

DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee

Submitting a request from

Jeffrey S. Blumenthal, Slutzky & Blumenthal, Attorneys at Law

Re: Cook County No Cash Bid Program, Application on behalf of the Village of Midlothian

Jeffrey S. Blumenthal of Slutzky & Blumenthal, Attorneys at Law will represent the Village of Midlothian in connection with its request that Cook County enter the no cash bids on the following properties. Please consider this letter the municipal application for the Cook County No Cash Bid Program from the Village of Midlothian. As part of the application, the following documents have been submitted:

1. An a original Resolution of the Village of Midlothian, identifying all parcels by their Permanent Index Numbers (all properties are in Volume 151), describing the intended use of the parcels, an agreement to submit to the Cook County Office of Planning and Development Economic Development Division an annual report on the status of the property for five years or until development is completed and affirmation that experienced legal counsel will be retained; and

2. A current tract index search and judgment search of the owner of record for each parcel conduced by Property Insight, a Division of Chicago Title Insurance Company; and

3. A Sidwell map of the area identifying each parcel of property; and

4. Photographs of the area depicting each parcel of property.

Upon acquisition of the parcels of property, it is the Village of Midlothian’s intent to further its goal of economic development by returning these tax delinquent lots to a tax producing status in order to compliment and enhance ongoing redevelopment efforts within the area, which will stabilize and increase overall property values. It is intended that the vacant parcels will be developed into townhomes.

As required under the program, the Village of Midlothian will provide for legal counsel, will bear all costs associated with the acquisition of the parcels of property and will meet all reporting requirements.

With this letter, Slutzky & Blumenthal, Attorneys at Law is providing 20 copies of the tract search and judgment search for each parcel 20 sets of photographs, 20 Sidwell maps and 20 Resolutions.

PERMANENT INDEX NUMBERS	VOLUME	PERMANENT INDEX NUMBERS	VOLUME
28-11-104-001-0000	151	28-11-109-018-0000	151
28-11-104-002-0000	151	28-11-109-019-0000	151
28-11-104-003-0000	151	28-11-109-022-0000	151
28-11-104-004-0000	151	28-11-109-023-0000	151
28-11-104-005-0000	151	28-11-109-037-0000	151
28-11-104-006-0000	151	28-11-109-039-0000	151
28-11-104-007-0000	151	28-11-110-001-0000	151
28-11-104-008-0000	151	28-11-110-002-0000	151
28-11-104-009-0000	151	28-11-110-003-0000	151
28-11-104-010-0000	151	28-11-110-005-0000	151
28-11-104-011-0000	151

NO CASH BID REQUESTS continued

ITEM #79

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 12, 2004 from

DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee

Submitting a request from

Kathleen Field Orr & Associates, Attorney

Re: Cook County No Cash Bid Program Application on behalf of

Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District

Property Identification Numbers: 32-28-303-019, 32-28-304-008 and 32-28-304-003

I serve as Special Counsel to the Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District (the “District”) and I am writing to you on behalf of its Board of Trustees. The District is a duly organized and existing governmental entity created under the provisions of the Illinois Sanitary District Act of 1917. The District provides sanitary and waste water services to the City of Chicago Heights, the Village of Crete, the Village of Homewood, the Village of Park Forest, the Village of Steger and the Village of South Chicago Heights. The District is authorized by law to levy ad valorem real estate taxes to accomplish its mission.

The District is attempting to obtain title on the Subject Properties in order to complete its Wet Weather Retention Facility (the “Facility”) that will temporarily store water during heavy rainstorms. The EPA requires construction of wet weather retention facilities to prevent overflow problems into streams and rivers in adverse weather conditions. The Facility will be built on District property but the Subject Properties are required to bring underground lines from the Facility to the District’s main treatment facility at 700 West End Avenue.

The Facility will benefit several municipalities and citizens of the District by preventing overflow problems. Preventing pollutants from entering into natural waterways while simultaneously preventing unnecessary flooding throughout the area will serve to compliment and enhance ongoing redevelopment efforts within the south suburban region. Acquisition of the Subject Properties is imperative to meet current environmental standards imposed by the EPA and to acquire available grant funds for the overall project.

The District is hereby submitting its application to the Cook County No Cash Bid Program, and is including the following documents for your review.

1. An original copy of Resolution Number 03-04 adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District requesting a no-cash bid on the Subject Properties

by the County of Cook; and

2. Resolution Number 2003-08 adopted by the Town of Bloom supporting the submission

the submission of the District’s application to the County of Cook; and

3. A title commitment for each of the Subject Properties; and

4. A Sidwell Map of the area identifying the Subject Properties; and

5. Photographs depicting each of the Subject Properties.

As required under the program, the District will provide for legal counsel, will bear all cost associated with acquisition of the Subject Properties and will meet all necessary reporting requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR)

ITEM #80

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 12, 2004 from

THOMAS J. GLASER, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance

Submitted is a copy of Cook County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2002 prepared by Deloitte & Touche, LLP. The fiscal year 2002 CAFR represents the first year in which the financial statements are in conformance with the new GASB 34 reporting model. Please review the Introductory and Management’s Discussion Analysis Sections to better understand the financial activities of the County. I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this report with the Audit Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITEM #81

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 29, 2004 from

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

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of March 17, 2004.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

ITEM #82

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

ROBERTO MALDONADO and JOHN P. DALEY, County Commissioners

Co-Sponsored by

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

requesting authorization to amend to the “Cook County Living Wage Ordinance” (98-O-21), approved by the Board on September 15, 1998, for your approval. This item will be introduced at the May 18, 2004 Board meeting and I will request that it be referred to the Finance Labor Subcommittee for further review and discussion.

Similar to the City of Chicago’s Living Wage Ordinance (Title 2, Chapter 92, Section 610), the proposed amendment increases the living wage for lowest-wage individuals employed by contractors or subcontractors doing business with Cook County. The county’s current living wage of $7.60 per hour will be increased to $9.43 per hour if health benefits are provided, or $10.68 per hour with no health benefits. There will be an annual adjustment calculated as 100% of the federal poverty line for a family of four (as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) with health benefits and 125% of the federal poverty line for a family of four without health benefits.

In addition, the proposed amendment applies to companies benefiting from property tax incentives as set forth in the Cook County Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance.

These amendments will ensure fair wages and will contribute to the county’s overall economic well-being.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, on September 15, 1998, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed the County Living Wage Ordinance to establish meaningful employee compensation for lowest-wage individuals employed by a person or business entity awarded a contract or subcontract with Cook County; and

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

ITEM #82 cont’d

WHEREAS, in recent years, over one hundred (100) local governments in the United States, including the City of Chicago, have enacted living wage laws with living wage adjustments that reflect changes in the federal poverty level; and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services places the 2004 poverty guideline for a family of four (3 children under the age of 18) at $18,850 and, in order for a worker to earn an annual income at or above the guideline, a worker would need to be paid a living wage of Nine and 43/100 Dollars ($9.43) per hour for 2,000 hours per year; and

WHEREAS, Cook County’s Living Wage Ordinance should be updated to reflect the most recent federal poverty level standards to maintain a stable and productive work force thereby stimulating the local economy; and

WHEREAS, companies that benefit from property tax incentives from Cook County should be held to the same living wage standard as those companies who do business with Cook County to ensure a fair wage for their employees and to contribute to the County’s overall economic well-being; now, therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK:

The Cook County Living Wage Ordinance (98-O-21) is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken and by inserting the underlined language as follows:

Section 1. Living Wage Requirements.

~~That a base~~ A living wage for services performed or produced shall be paid to lowest-wage individuals employed by a person or business entity awarded a contract or subcontract with Cook County or by a company or business entity who receives a property tax incentive pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance. ~~under contracts between the~~ ~~County~~ of ~~Cook~~ ~~and eligible contractors~~.

(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this Ordinance only the following terms shall have the following meanings:

1. "Contract" means any written agreement requiring board approval whereby the County is committed to expend or does expend funds in connection with any contract or subcontract, except the term "Contract" shall not include contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations, Community Development Block Grants, President's Office of Employment Training, Sheriff's Work Alternative Program, or Department of Correction inmates.

2. "Contracting Agency" means the County of Cook.

3. "Eligible Contractors" means any person or business entity awarded a contract or subcontract by the County of Cook.

4. "~~Base~~ Living Wage" means a minimum wage of no less than ~~$7.60 per hour~~ $9.43 per hour if health benefits are provided, or $10.68 per hour without health benefits. As of July 1, 2005, and each July 1 thereafter, the living wage shall be adjusted, using the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of four as published annually by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to constitute the following: the poverty guideline for a family of four divided by 2000 hours, or the current living wage, whichever is higher.

5. "Not-for Profit Organization" means a corporation having tax exempt status under Section 501 (C) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and recognized under Illinois State not-for-profit law.

6. “Property Tax Incentive” means any reduction in the assessment level as set forth in the Cook County Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

ITEM #82 cont’d

(B) Every ~~eligible contract~~ eligible contractor and subcontractor, or company and business entity who receives a property tax incentive, shall provide an affidavit to the contracting agency ~~contain a provision or provisions~~ stipulating the living wage required to be paid to the employees listed under paragraph a A (1). ~~, and each such contract shall further contain provisions obligating the contractor or subcontractor of such contractor to pay its employees for work not less than the base wage.~~

(C) The Purchasing Agent shall require as part of the bidding and sole source procedure that any covered contractor provide the County of Cook certification of its compliance with this Ordinance.

(D) Any contract that violates the provisions contained in this Ordinance shall be subject to cancellation by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

(E) Any contractor disqualified from eligibility by the Cook County Board of Commissioners shall be ineligible for two years following violation of this Ordinance.

Section 2. Applicability.

(A) This Ordinance shall apply to contracts advertised for bid or if not advertised for bid, approved for sole source or to companies or business entities who receive property tax incentives on or after ~~December 1, 1998~~ July 1, 2004.

(B) Whenever a collective bargaining agreement is in effect between eligible contractors and employees who are represented by a recognized labor organization which is in no way influenced or controlled by the County of Cook, such agreement and its provisions shall be considered as conditions prevalent in that locality and therefore exempt from this Ordinance.

(C) This ordinance shall not apply to any contract with the County of Cook entered into prior to the effective date of the ordinance.

(D) All resolutions or ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of such conflict are hereby repealed effective upon passage of this ordinance.

Section 3. Effective Date.

This amended ordinance shall take full force and effect on July 1, 2004.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #83

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

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

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on Monday, May 31, 2004, citizens across the United States will pause to remember the sacrifices of men and women who died in service to our nation; and

WHEREAS, on this Memorial Day we will remember those who gave their lives in the Civil War that divided our nation; and

WHEREAS, eighty-six years ago, the world celebrated the end of World War 1, which left more than 53,000 Americans dead; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #83 cont’d

WHEREAS, sixty-five years ago another war erupted which took nearly 300,000 American lives. Another 55,000 died in service during the Korean War, approximately 58,000 during the Vietnam War, 400 in the brief Persian Gulf War, 89,000 missing in action and countless others have sacrificed their lives in various conflicts around the world; and

WHEREAS, Americans must never allow ourselves to forget the contributions made by those who served and those who gave their lives to preserve the freedom and democracy for our country.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, do hereby pay tribute to those who served and those who died with a sense of honor, duty and dedication for the United States of America.

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ITEM #84

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Rabbi Meir Shapiro will retire as Principal of the Arie Crown Hebrew Day School after serving as the school Principal for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Rabbi Shapiro and his wife Elizabeth have devoted much of their lives to Arie Crown Hebrew Day School and the thousands of students and parents who have attended and worked with the school; and

WHEREAS, Rabbi and Mrs. Shapiro’s leadership and commitment to Arie Crown and its students have helped set the standard for Jewish education across Cook County; and

WHEREAS, year after year Rabbi Shapiro has demonstrated his interest in and devotion to each student at Arie Crown, always encouraging them to do their best academically, increase their knowledge and understanding of the Torah, and serve their community; and

WHEREAS, in his unwavering dedication to expanding and improving Jewish education and learning, Rabbi Shapiro helped guide the school’s expansion from its original building in Albany Park to its current facilities in Skokie; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Elizabeth Fischer Shapiro currently serves as Supervisor of Early Childhood Education for the Associated Talmud Torahs and has served as an Arie Crown P.T.A. president, teacher, consultant, and supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Shapiro’s many accomplishments include helping to establish the South Bend Hebrew Day School, serving as the founding principal of the Sol and Tillie Hasson Sephardic Day School, and participating in numerous community organizations including the Chicago Chevra Kadisha, Daughters of Israel, and the Chicago Mikvah Association; and

WHEREAS, the Arie Crown Hebrew Day School will honor Rabbi Meir and Elizabeth Shapiro on June 6, 2004 at its 57th Anniversary Banquet, paying tribute to their countless contributions to the “Arie Crown Family” and the Chicago Jewish Community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Rabbi Shapiro on his retirement and wishes him happiness and good health in the coming years; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County joins the students, parents, and teachers of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School in honoring the work of Rabbi and Mrs. Shapiro; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #84 cont’d

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Rabbi Meir and Elizabeth Shapiro as a symbol of this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

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ITEM #85

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Marcella F. Richman will retire from Mancel Talcott Elementary School at the end of the current school year after 54 years of service to the Chicago Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, throughout her career, Marcella Richman has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her students, always encouraging them to do their best academically, helping them to become caring members of their community, and watching out for their health and well being; and

WHEREAS, Marcella Richman dedicated her professional career to public education and learning. As a Chicago Public Schools employee she has worked in a number of positions, starting out as a classroom teacher and eventually being promoted to Principal of Talcott Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her many years of public service as a teacher and school administrator, Marcella Richman is also widely recognized as a leading advocate against pesticide use and mosquito spraying; and

WHEREAS, always supportive of her son Jack, Marcella became involved in the anti-adulticiding movement in the 1980’s when he started questioning the environmental and health effects of pesticides and mosquito spraying; and

WHEREAS, after her family’s great personal loss, Marcella Richman committed herself to carrying on Jack’s work through the Jack B. Richman Environmental Coalition; and

WHEREAS, Marcella Richman speaks against adulticiding whenever she can and has worked tirelessly with local municipalities to educate officials and residents on the hazards of chemicals and demand an end to mosquito spraying; and

WHEREAS, Marcella Richman has dedicated her life to education and learning, community service, protecting the environment, and ending adulticiding and has touched the lives of countless school children, neighbors, friends, and family.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Marcella F. Richman on her retirement and wishes her happiness, good health, and success in her future endeavors; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Marcella F. Richman as a symbol of this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #86

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

Deborah Sims, County Commissioner

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in May of 1993 Christian Vision Center was founded by Reverend Marlene Woodson; and

WHEREAS, this lady of God’s own personal history of inspiration and hardship, particularly after being homeless herself; and

WHEREAS, Christian Vision Center is a non-for-profit organization in the City of Chicago Heights; and

WHEREAS, it is the mission of Christian Vision Center to provide spiritual, mental and social health assistance to the poor and homeless population who may benefit from our services; and

WHEREAS, it is consistent with this mission that Christian Vision Center seeks to develop permanent housing for women and their children; and

WHEREAS, Christian Vision Center’s current programs provide transitional housing to women and their children daily; and

WHEREAS, participants are referred to permanent housing after the transitional period; and

WHEREAS, through this process Christian Vision Center has discovered that there is a shortage of decent and affordable housing for women and their families to relocate within Chicago Heights; and

WHEREAS, to address this need, Christian Vision Center has developed the “Woodson Complex” a 16 unit rental housing complex comprised of two 2-flat and three 4-flat buildings; and

WHEREAS, the Woodson Complex will provide 2 and 3 bedroom housing units for single parents and their children who are transitioning from a homeless shelter and in need of permanent housing and supportive services; and

WHEREAS, in addition, the Woodson Complex will provide housing for families whose household income is less that 30% - 50% of the median income for the area low and very-low income; and

WHEREAS, many of Christian Vision Center’s clients are eligible to receive Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly named Section 8.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and all the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners salute and congratulate Reverend Marlene Woodson for her great works in the Chicago Heights community.

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ITEM #87

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

FORREST CLAYPOOL, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, air pollution has been shown to be a contributing factor to premature death, aggravating asthma and is especially harmful to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and for people with existing respiratory and heart disease; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #87 cont’d

WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has ruled that the Chicago metropolitan area is a severe non-attainment area for ozone and fails to conform with the U.S. E.P.A. Clean Air Act standards; and

WHEREAS, the non-attainment area status could lead to a loss of federal transportation dollars, the curtailment of economic opportunities and the imposition of other federal sanctions that could erode local control for the Chicago metropolitan area; and

WHEREAS, there exists in Illinois twenty-five coal-fired power plants that are a significant source of air pollution in our state, emitting smog-forming nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide which contribute to particulate pollution, carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change and toxic metals which contribute to a broad range of health problems; and

WHEREAS, these coal-fired power plants were constructed between 1951 and 1975, allowing them to be exempted from meeting the pollution standards of the Clean Air Act; and

WHEREAS, pollution from coal-fired power plants could be reduced by installing modern anti-pollution controls such as scrubbers, or by burning cleaner fuels such as natural gas; and

WHEREAS, there is a threat to the health and safety of the residents of Cook County and the State of Illinois due to the emissions from coal-fired power plants.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby urge Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly ensure that pollution from coal-fired power plants be significantly reduced by passing legislation that would effectively end the “grand fathering” of these plants from the new plant emission standards of the Clean Air Act; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly.

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ITEM #88

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

Larry Suffredin, County Commissioner

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the potential for stormwater damage to public health, safety, life and property within Cook County is significant and actions should be taken to reduce the threat of such damage; and

WHEREAS, protection of human life and health from the hazards of flooding and degradation of water quality is important; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #88 cont’d

WHEREAS, preserving and enhancing existing wetlands and aquatic and riparian environments within Cook County is essential to maintaining balance within our ecosystem; and

WHEREAS, Cook County as the largest county in Illinois does not have an organized and consistent method of managing and regulating matters related to storm water management and wetlands protection; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly currently has pending SB 2196 and its counterpart in the House of Representatives, HOB 5884, which provide for the adoption and implementation of a storm water management plan for Cook County by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago; and

WHEREAS, SB 2196 and HOB 5884 provide that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago would be authorized to implement a consistent storm water management plan throughout the county thereby protecting our wetlands;

WHEREAS, the bill provides an appropriate framework to manage and implement storm water issues within Cook County.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that the Board does hereby declare its support for SB 2196 and HOB 5884 and urges the members of the Illinois General Assembly to pass these bills and in sequence, to urge the Governor to sign the measure into law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution is 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.

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ITEM #89

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 4, 2004 from

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

Transmitting herewith is a wage Resolution for your consideration and approval.

Estimated Cost: $1,027,102.00.

PROPOSED 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/Cook County State’s Attorney (as joint employees) and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Council (representing State’s Attorney’s Investigators); and

WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the salary schedules.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #90

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 10, 2004 from

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

Re: 73rd Street LLC d/b/a Well Luck Co., Inc.

Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

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

73rd Street LLC, dba Well Luck Co., Inc. requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance. This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County within the 90 day period from purchase of the property that occurred on March 8, 2003.

Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Bedford Park, Illinois 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 Cook County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from 73rd Street LLC, d/b/a Well Luck Co., Inc. and the Resolution from the Village of Bedford Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 6235 W. 73rd Street, Bedford Park, Cook County, Illinois PIN 19-29-100-029-0000; 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 13 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 indicated 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 6235 W. 73rd Street, Bedford Park, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

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

CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM #91

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.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ITEM #92

Finance...................................................................................................... Meeting of March 29, 2004

recessed and reconvened on May 4, 2004

Business and Economic Development............................................................. Meeting of May 18, 2004

Finance......................................................................................................... Meeting of May 18, 2004

Zoning and Building........................................................................................ Meeting of May 18, 2004

Roads and Bridges......................................................................................... Meeting of May 18, 2004

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Thursday, June 3, 2004.