POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Thursday, June 3, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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REQUEST TO RECORD VOTE

 

ITEM #1

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 18, 2004 from

 

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

 

At the May 18, 2004 Board Meeting I voted to approve the Business and Economic Development Committee Report of May 18, 2004.  I later realized the report contained an item on which I needed to vote present.  I am submitting this letter so that at the next board meeting my corrected vote can be recorded publicly.  My vote on Communication No. 265417 contained in the May 18, 2004, Business and Economic Development Committee Report should be recorded as “present”.

 

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESOLUTION

AND REQUEST TO ADD ADDITIONAL CO-SPONSORS

 

ITEM #2

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 26, 2004 from

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

For the purposes of adding Commissioners Jerry Butler, Earlean Collins and Joan Patricia Murphy as co-sponsors, I respectfully request that the Resolution I introduced concerning Stormwater Management (previously approved at the May 18, 2004 Board Meeting) be placed on the June 3, 2004 Board Meeting Agenda for reconsideration.

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

Larry Suffredin, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,

CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

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

 

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

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESOLUTION

AND REQUEST TO ADD ADDITIONAL CO-SPONSORS continued

 

ITEM #2 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, SB 2196 and HOB 5884 provides 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; and

 

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.

 

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #3

 

 

JOURNAL

(April 8, 2004)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday, April 8, 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 #4

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 3, 2004 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a 10% Reduced Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center for remodeling of the Cancer Treatment X-ray room at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

 

	Permit #:	031391
	Total Fee Amount:	$1,625.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$1,462.50
	Amount Due (10%):	$162.50

 

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:  $1,462.50.

 

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

 

ITEM #5

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 6, 2004 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a 10% Reduced Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center for interior remodeling of Building 102, Laboratory at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

 

	Permit #:	040440
	Total Fee Amount:	$1,244.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$1,119.60
	Amount Due (10%):	$124.40

 

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:  $1,119.60.

 

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ITEM #6

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 3, 2004 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the State of Illinois, Department of Human Services to replace roofing on sections of the hospital at 1200 South First Avenue, Hines, Illinois in Proviso Township.

 

	Permit #:	030983
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$20,075.00

 

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:  $20,075.00.

 

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT

 

ITEM #7

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 17, 2004 from

 

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

 

Pursuant to the Cook County Bureau of Health Services Ordinance, 91-O-52, I hereby appoint Daniel Holcomb Winship, M.D., to serve as Chief of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services effective August 1, 2004.

 

I submit this communication for your approval.

GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

 

ITEM #8

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, May 11, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

PATRICK M. DURKIN, Boot Camp Director, Sheriff’s Impact Incarceration Department

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant extension from July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004, from the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Post Release Reintegration Grant.  This extension will allow the Impact Incarceration Department adequate time to spend the remaining funds in the grant.

 

The purpose of the grant is to fund the post release phase of the Cook County Boot Camp program.  The mission of the Cook County Boot Camp post release phase is to provide participants with the needed support as they transition into their communities from the Boot Camp site.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Funding period extension:  July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

 

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ITEM #9

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 16, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a no-cost grant extension from July 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the State's Attorney's youth diversion crime reduction program, also known as Project Reclaim.  This extension will enable the office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded.

 

This program provides a wide range of services to 10 to 17 year old high-risk youth.  These services will continue to include, but not be limited to, intensive individual and family counseling, substance abuse counseling, drug testing and mentoring services.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Funding period extension:  July 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005. 

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #10

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2004 from

 

PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Deputy State's Attorney, Chief, Civil Actions Bureau

 

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

 

1.      Latoya Green v. Sean Radcliff, et al., Case No. 03-M1-304360

 

AGREEMENT ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #11

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 3, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to extend the term of cable franchising agreements from August 15, 2004 to August 14, 2005 with Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, for the following unincorporated franchise areas:  Barrington Township, Bloom Township, Bremen Township, Calumet Township, Elk Grove Township, Hanover Township, Lemont Township, Leyden Township, Lyons Township, Maine Township, New Trier Township, Niles Township, Northfield Township, Orland Township, Palatine Township, Palos Township, Proviso Township, Rich Township, Riverside Township, Schaumburg Township, Stickney Township, Thornton Township, Wheeling Township and Worth Township.

 

Reason:

The extension is necessary to permit negotiation of new franchise agreements in coordination with additional franchise agreements also held by Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Agreement extension:  August 15, 2004 through August 14, 2005.

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #12

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for temporary data entry/clerical workers as needed to assist in typing rabies certificates.

 

Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through December 1, 2005.   (510-289 Account).  Requisition No. 45100011.

 

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ITEM #13

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

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

ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Court Services Division

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for food services for jurors and attendant courtroom personnel for the Daley Center courts, Traffic courts, and 13th and Michigan courts.

 

Contract period:  October 5, 2004 through October 4, 2007.  (230-233 Account).  Requisition No. 42300037.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #14

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:

 

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
44400066	Dairy products	09/06/04 through 09/05/05
44400067	Fruit juices	09/12/04 through 09/11/05

 

(440-310 Account).

 

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ITEM #15

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for telephonic interpreting services for the Department of Interpreter Services for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005.  (897-220 and 898-220 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 48970601 and 48980395.

 

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ITEM #16

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for the bids for janitorial services for the Cottage Grove Health Center, Robbins Health Center, Englewood Health Center, Logan Square Health Center and Cicero Health Center, for the Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2006.  (893-235 Account).  Requisition No. 48932587.

 

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ITEM #17

 

 

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 mechanical heart valves (e.g., the Top Hat™ supra-annular aortic valve and the Optiform® mitral valve) and annuloplasty rings manufactured by Carbomedics, Inc. for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Surgical Services.  These items can be bid through various vendors.

 

Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970633.

 

CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #18

 

 

Transmitting a Communication , dated May 12, 2004 from

 

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

 

The Office of the President is hereby requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Caremark, Inc.  The purpose is to provide eligible Cook County Employees and their dependents currently covered under HMO Illinois and Blue Choice POS, for medical insurance, with prescription drug benefits for retail network and mail order benefits.

 

The County of Cook, together with the City of Chicago, Board of Education of the City of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Park District (collectively, “Agencies” ) prepared a Request for Proposal for said benefits.  The members of each “Agencies” Prescription Drug Evaluation Committee reviewed the initial and supplemental responses received.  As a result, the following short-listed firms, in alphabetical order, were selected based upon the quality of services, the competitiveness of preliminary pricing, and network of participating pharmacies:

 

                 Caremark, Inc.

                 Express Scripts, Inc.

                 Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

                 Walgreens Health Initiatives

 

The contract will be effective June 1, 2004 and will continue through November 30, 2007 to coincide with future collective bargaining agreements.

 

Estimated Annual Fiscal Impact:

 

            FY2004            (six [6] months)             $12,600,000.00

            FY2005                                                $28,600,000.00

            FY2006                                                $32,600,000.00

            FY2007                                                $37,200,000.00

 

To be changed charged to the following accounts 490-176, 499-176 and 899-176 depending on actual utilization and negotiated fees for retail and mail order prescriptions incurred on a monthly basis.

 

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ITEM #19

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with ADT Security Services, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, for the purchase of transmitters (160) and power cords (700) for the Elmo-Tech 2000IU electronic monitoring system purchased from ADT Security Services (formerly Security Link from Ameritech) in 1999.

 

Reason:

ADT Security Services, Inc. is the only company in North America authorized to sell and service Elmo-Tech systems and proprietor's equipment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $68,400.00.  One time purchase.  (236-333 Account).  Requisition No. 42360013.

 

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

 

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CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #20

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

                                                      Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with RedSky Technologies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for maintenance and support services for the Cielo software platform for the County’s integrated telecommunications system.

 

Reason:

Maintenance services can be provided only through this vendor.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $161,000.00.  Contract period:  April January 1, 2004 through March December 31, 20054.  (016-441 Account).  Requisition No. 40160318.

 

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ITEM #21

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), Chicago, Illinois, to conduct sixty-four (64) Victim Impact Panels in court facilities in the First Municipal District in Chicago, the Fourth Municipal District in Maywood, and the Fifth Municipal District in Bridgeview.

 

Reason:

Victim Impact Panels are an important element of the court’s referral program to reduce driving under the influence (DUI) recidivism.  The panels consist of victims and past offenders involved in alcohol or drug related accidents who speak about their experiences before groups of DUI offenders.  The program has proven to be effective in educating offenders about the consequences of their behavior.   MADD is a not-for-profit organization of citizens, victims, and survivors of accidents dedicated to reducing drunk driving through public education and community service.  Services provided to victims by MADD include counseling, financial aid, and support services.  MADD also provides assistance to law enforcement agencies.  MADD has been providing services on behalf of the Circuit Court of Cook County since 1996.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $41,600.00.  Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (541-260 Account).  Requisition No. 45410048.

 

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ITEM #22

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Associates in Human Development Counseling, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, to provide court-ordered counseling services to offenders convicted of domestic violence. 

CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #22 cont’d

 

Reason:

Associates in Human Development Counseling has been providing services to the program following its selection through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process in 2002 however not at levels requiring a formal Cook County contract.  The number of referrals to Associates in Human Development Counseling has recently increased due to the closing of another large provider.  Also, this vendor has bilingual staff which assists the court in meeting the needs of the Spanish speaking population which it serves.  Associates in Human Development Counseling is licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence Advisory Council, and complies with treatment standards of the Illinois Protocol for Partner Abuse Intervention Programs.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $35,000.00.  Contract period:  June 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004.  (541-260 Account).  Requisition No. 45410047.

 

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ITEM #23

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Compuware Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, for the annual maintenance for the File-Aid for Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS), and XPEDITER CICS/TSO SOFTWARE software.  This software is a maintenance tool for programmers that automates the file maintenance process and a programming debugging tool.

 

Reason:

This proprietary software is only available from this vendor.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $57,060.00.  Contract period:  June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005.  (012-441 Account).  Requisition No. 40120036.

 

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ITEM #24

 

 

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 Drager Medical, Inc., Telford, Pennsylvania, for maintenance and support services for the Saturn system for the Department of Anesthesia.

 

Reason:

Drager Medical, Inc. is the proprietor and sole provider of the maintenance and support of the Saturn system.  This system is a patient monitoring system to monitor the condition of the patient while under anesthesia.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $246,280.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (897-441 Account).  Requisition No. 48970618.

 

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

 

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CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #25

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, to provide specialized cytogenetic and/or fluorescence in hybridization laboratory testing services for genetic diseases for the Department of Pathology, Division of Hematopathology.

 

Reason:

Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center is the closest facility in proximity that can perform all these tests on an emergency basis to determine genetic disorders at birth and in patients with other hematological diseases including chronic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and enables time sensitive treatment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $671,695.00 ($335,847.50 per year).  Contract period:  November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2006.  (897-278 Account).  Requisition No. 48970642.

 

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ITEM #26

 

 

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 Integra Lifesciences Corporation, Plainsboro, New Jersey, for the purchase of integra-artificial skin for the Burn Unit.

 

Reason:

Integra Lifesciences Corporation is the only known manufacturer and distributor of integra artificial implant skin for wound dressing resulting in regeneration of permanent skin growth for full thickness or deep partial thickness burn injury.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $246,000.00.  Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970597.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

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ITEM #27

 

 

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 Cordis Corporation, a division of Johnson and Johnson Healthcare Systems, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of prowler and trufill microcatheters for the Department of Radiology.

 

Reason:

Cordis Corporation is the manufacturer and sole provider of these items.  The prowler microcatheter utilizes a patented braided coil design and the trufill microcatheter utilizes a patented n-BCA glue which embolizes cerebral arterial venouis malformation and aneurysms with minimally invasive techniques.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $52,605.00.  Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970598.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #28

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for two (2) three (3) months, Contract No. 01-51-701 with National Waste Services, Chicago, Illinois, for scavenger services.

 

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow sufficient time for the implementation, evaluation and award of the new contract for which bids are scheduled to be opened on June 17, 2004.  The expiration date of contract is June 4, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  June 5, 2004 through August September 4, 2004.  (440-215 Account).

 

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ITEM #29

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 3, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and increase by $45,000.00, Contract No. 01-54-789 Rebid with Excel Answering Service, Chicago, Illinois, for telephone answering services for use by the Bureau of Health Services, Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County.

 

Board approved amount 09-06-01:	$256,860.00
Increase requested:	45,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$301, 860.00

 

Reason:

The service is provided so there is seven day twenty-four hour bilingual availability for patients to contact their physician or a physician on call.  This service is also used for the pregnant patients to access ambulance service when ready to deliver at a County affiliated hospital.  Due to the increasing number of Spanish-speaking patients utilizing clinics, the Bureau had to increase this service over the course of this three year contract.  This represents an important initiative in the efforts to provide accessible health services.  The expiration date of this contract is September 5, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $45,000.00.  (893-220 Account).

 

CONTRACT RENEWAL

 

ITEM #30

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 13, 2004 from

 

WILLIAM R. QUINLAN, Chairman, Judicial Advisory Council

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew contracts with the following vendors to ensure fiscal integrity, program accountability and optimal outcomes:

CONTRACT RENEWAL continued

 

ITEM #30 cont’d

 

CONTRACT NO.	VENDORS	AMOUNT
99-41-684	Metropolitan Family Services/Project Empower Chicago, Illinois	$135,000.00
99-41-686	Probation Challenge Chicago, Illinois	$100,000.00
99-41-689	Project B.U.I.L.D. Chicago, Illinois	$195,075.00
99-41-685	Omni Youth Services/Second Choice Buffalo Grove, Illinois	$180,000.00
99-41-690	My Sisters’ Keeper Chicago, Illinois	$300,000.00 __________
	Total Amount	$910,075.00

 

Reason:

These social service providers impact a high-risk population and have a significantly long history of serving residents of Cook County in need of their specialty services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $910,075.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (499-298 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 44990001, 44990002, 44990003, 44990004 and 44990005.

 

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

 

ITEM #31

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2004 from

 

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

 

The following invoices are submitted on behalf of the 69 West Washington Fire Investigation Commission for approval of payment in the amount $177,276.93.

 

            Tele-Temp Inc.                                                                                                                $9,645.00

                        Clerical Services

            Ellison, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas                                                      $109,302.10

                        Legal representation 03-01-04 through 04-30-04

            John L. Byran                                                                                $29,573.95

                        Services and expenses through 03-30-04

            Bill M. Strickland                                                                              $2,625.00

                        Services and expenses through 03-30-04

            AKUP Fire                                                                                      $7,774.67

                        Services through 02-29-04

            EFI Engineering and Fire Investigations                                                $800.00

                        Services through 04-30-04

            Phoenix Chemical Laboratory, Inc.                                                    $2,413.00

                        Services through 04-12-04

            Miscellaneous witness expenses                                                          $182.25

            Cushman & Wakefield                                                                    $14,834.21

                        Commission Office Rent 02-01-04 through 05-01-04

            ZIRP-Burnham, LLC                                                                          $126.75

                        Office Signage

                                                                                                                                                $167,631.93

 

EMERGENCY REQUEST

 

ITEM #32

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 24, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization from the Cook County Board of Commissioners to expend $299,156.00 on an emergency basis for the provision of testing, repairs/replacement for two (2) emergency generators and the rental of a standby generator with Patten Power Systems, Elmhurst, Illinois.

 

These generators are manufactured by Caterpillar Generator and installed by Patten Power Systems.  Patten Power Systems is the only Chicagoland/Northwest Indiana authorized dealership for genuine Caterpillar parts, warranty and service.

 

On Thursday, April 8, 2004 during a routine weekly testing of the electrical system, portions of the emergency power system at Stroger Hospital of Cook County failed.  The hospital’s emergency generator system is currently back on line with the other remaining three (3) hospital generators and a rental standby generator.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $299,156.00 [$237,656.00 – *(717/897-521 Account) and $61,500.00 - (897-638 Account)].  One time purchase.  Requisition Nos. 48974011 and 48970600.

 

*Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS

 

ITEM #33

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 10, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the Department of Corrections Division VIII RTU (Residential Treatment Unit) Renovation.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

This project is to replace nine existing air conditioning units, connect them to the campus chilled water loop and add exhaust fans to existing shower rooms in the wards.  The current building’s existing air conditioners and exhaust fans are outdated and inefficient, which affects the comfort level of the residents and staff and pose numerous problems for the maintenance personnel.

 

Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #34

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 10, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI) South Campus Building #3 HVAC System.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #34 cont’d

 

Several floors of Building #3 do not have forced air ventilation.  This project provides for the installation of an air conditioning and ventilation system for the second, third and fourth floors of Building #3 of DCSI.  The new system will consist of a 170-ton Chiller and a 40,230 CFM air handler.  Vertical supply and return ducts will provide conditioned air to each floor.

 

Bond Issue (19000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #35

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 4, payable to Simpson Construction, for the JTDC Renovation and Lighting Upgrades Project.  This change order is for work necessary to complete the project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

This change provides for new walls, wall reinforcing and bracing, lintel supports, doors, windows and frames to the Admissions Release Office and the Supervised Public Visiting area.  This will also include mechanical, electrical, fire protection and security work.

 

Contract No. 02-53-1010

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                                      $6,913,000.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                                             41,054.15

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                                 $6,954,054.15

Amount of this Modification                                                                                   218,808.30

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                                     $7,172,862.45

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $218,808.30.  Bond Issue (32000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #36

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 10, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 4, payable to GF Structures Corporation, for the Rockwell Warehouse Phase II Interior Project.  This change order is for work necessary to complete the project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

This change order will provide for the following work to be completed:

 

1.                   Wire needed to extend the riser cabling from the basement to the new location of the main switchboard on the 1st floor.

 

2.                   Addition of new electrical receptacles to the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors.  The receptacles must be located on dedicated circuits and wired back to the branch circuit panels in order for the user agency to operate oscillating fans they use during the summer months in the warehouse areas.

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #36 cont’d

 

3.                   Relocate vent and water piping to the 4th floor washroom.  The vent and water piping needed to be routed back to its original location in order for the renovated bathroom to be operational.

 

4.                   Provide a door for access to a storage room.

 

5.                   Install control valves and replacement of steam traps in the elevator penthouses.

 

A 66 day time extension is requested by GF Structures Corporation to complete this work.

 

Contract No.  01-53-1169

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                                                      $2,854,994.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                                                          163,688.00

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                                                 $3,018,682.00

Amount of this Modification                                                                               87,509.00       52,068.00

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                               $3,106,191.00  3,070,750.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $87,509.00 52,068.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #37

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 26, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 8, a credit in the amount of ($9,735.07) to the contract with Broadway Consolidated Companies, contractor for the Department of Corrections – Division I, IV and VII Plumbing Renovation Project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

This change order provides for removal of existing plumbing fixtures and deletion from the contract, installation of new plumbing fixtures and related work in Division I, and the furnish and installation of a new 770 gallon hot water heater in the basement of Division I for a net credit.  This also provides for a 265 day contract extension.

 

Contract No. 00-53-369 Rebid

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                                      $2,147,000.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                                            222,539.00

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                                 $2,369,539.00

Amount of this Modification                                                                                    (9,735.07)

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                                     $2,359,803.93

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:   ($9,735.07).  Bond Issue (3900 Account).

 

REPORT

 

ITEM #38

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 17, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

This letter is to formally request that the Bureau of Health Services Audited Financial Statements, related Management Letter, and request for Bad Debt write-off for fiscal year 2002 be forwarded to the Audit Committee of the Board of Commissioners for discussion.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER PERAICA

 

ITEM #39

 

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #40

 

 

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

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #41

 

 

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

 

1.

Emergency Vehicle Pre-emptive Device (EVPD) Installation Agreement between the County of Cook and the Villages of Park Forest and Richton Park Installation of a new EVPD signal Sauk Trail and Main Street/Central Park Avenue in the Villages of Park Forest and Richton Park Section:  01-C1130-04-FP Fiscal Impact:  $5,000.00 (100% reimbursable by the Villages of Park Forest and Richton Park) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

SECOND AMENDMENT TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #42

 

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:

 

1.

Second Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook and the County of DuPage Cook County Highway V44 Munger/Naperville Road, Cook/DuPage County Line to West Bartlett Road in the Village of Bartlett Section:  00-V4437-02-RP Fiscal Impact:  $2,500,000.00 ($500,000.00 to be reimbursed by DuPage County)   and   West Bartlett Road, Spitzer Road to Illinois 59 in the Village of Bartlett Section:  00-B1003-05-RP Fiscal Impact:  $120,941.04 from Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on July 11, 2000 and an amendment to said agreement on January 23, 2001, for construction of said improvement by DuPage County.  The previous amendment allowed for the improvement to be split into two (2) separate projects, Part I, solely in DuPage County and Part II, partially in DuPage County and in Cook County, and removed Cook County from the Part I approval process.  This second amendment allows for Cook County to act as the lead constructing agency for the Part II contract of the improvement (Section:  00-V4437-02-RP) with an estimated cost of $2,500,000.00, which includes $500,000.00 to be reimbursed by DuPage County for its share of the Part II construction costs.   Additionally, in the original agreement, your Honorable Body authorized the addition of an improvement to West Bartlett Road from Naperville Road to Illinois 59 as part of the Munger/Naperville Road project.  This second amendment provides for reimbursement to DuPage County for additional costs incurred for supplemental Phase II engineering services of the West Bartlett Road Improvement (Section:  00-B1003-05-RP) and is in the amount of $120,941.04.

 

 

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #43

 

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION:

 

1.	Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc. Flossmoor Road, Governors Highway to Sterling Avenue in the Village of Flossmoor Section:  04-B6530-01-RS Fiscal Impact:  $175,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

 

ITEM #44

 

 

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

 

CHANGES IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #45

 

 

Submitting two (2) changes in plans and extra work:

 

1.        Section:  90-B6628-01-RP.  Vollmer Road, Cicero Avenue to Kedzie Avenue in the Villages of Flossmoor, Matteson and Olympia Fields.  Final adjustment of quantities.  $133,569.00 (Deduction).

 

 

2.        Section:  01-W9625-02-RS.  Western Avenue, I-55 to Madison Street in the City of Chicago.  Final adjustment of quantities.  $16.90 (Addition).

 

 

PRECINCT BOUNDARY CHANGES

 

ITEM #46

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 13, 2004 from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

The Election Department is readjusting 40 precinct boundary lines to accommodate population shifts and to reduce the number of split precincts that were created by legislative redistricting.

 

Please note that the current number of precincts in Suburban Cook County has decreased from 2423 to 2398.

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

 

ITEM #47

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 19, 2004 from

 

FORREST CLAYPOOL, County Commissioner

 

Please transfer $9,225.00 from (018-660 Account) Rental of Facilities to (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified.

 

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TRANSFER OF FUNDS continued

 

ITEM #48

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from

 

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

 

I am seeking an internal transfer of $24,500.00 from (018-110 Account) Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees to (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified.  A member of my staff will be employed on a part time basis which began on December 1, 2003.  This part time employment status will remain in effect for the remainder of the fiscal year 2004.  Funds from (018-110 Account) Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees will be utilized for 9th District constituent outreach services in the form of a newsletter.

 

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ITEM #49

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 24, 2004 from

 

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, County Commissioner

 

Please transfer $2,410.00 from (018-429 Account) Utilities to (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment.  The purpose of this transfer is to acquire a new computer to replace one that has significantly aged.

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

 

ITEM #50

 

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, on May 25, 2004, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 2112, as amended, providing an alternative general homestead exemption to qualifying homestead property as set forth in the Illinois Property Tax Code; and

 

WHEREAS, this law provides, among other things, that to be subject to the alternative general homestead exemption a County must adopt an ordinance to subject itself to that provision, in lieu of the general homestead exemption.

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-175, as amended by SB 2112 as passed by the 93rd Illinois General Assembly, the County of Cook does hereby agree to subject itself to the provisions of such section.

 

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PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #51

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 20, 2004 from

 

EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance sponsored by

 

EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Act No. 93-0256 and Public Act No. 93-0362, the Recorder has been expressly authorized to charge a fee for obtaining documents on the internet for the purpose of offsetting the expense of providing such access; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Act No. 93-0671, the Recorder has been authorized to charge a fee for providing non-certified copies of documents in an amount of up to one half the statutory fee established in 55 ILCS 5/4-12002 for providing certified copies of such documents; and

 

WHEREAS, the Industrial Engineers have surveyed the recording process and performed a cost study analysis of that process and recommend a fee for standard document copies; and

 

WHEREAS, in order to collect fees for copies of recorded documents on the internet, the Recorder must have authority to enter into agreement with third party to have funds directly deposited into Recorder’s existing bank accounts, established solely for internet purchases via cash/credit cards.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED:

 

SECTION 1

 

For electronic copies of recorded documents obtained from the Recorder’s Internet website, the Recorder is hereby authorized to charge $.50 per document copy.

 

For non-certified copies of recorded documents, physically obtained from the Office of the Recorder of Deeds (“retail purchases”), the Recorder is hereby authorized to charge $3.00 per document copy.

 

SECTION 2

 

For payment of the fees set forth in Section 1 of this Ordinance, the Recorder is authorized to accept electronic payment by credit card.  If a convenience fee is charged pursuant to Subsection (A) or (B), such fee must be clearly posted.

 

            (A)       The Recorder may impose a convenience fee or surcharge upon such payments to the extent allowable under the applicable credit card service agreement.  Such convenience fee shall not exceed the actual cost to the County for such transactions; or

 

            (B)       The Recorder may enter into agreements, subject to approval by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, with one or more financial institutions Internet companies, or other business entities to act as third party payment agents for the payment of fees.  These agreements may authorize the third party payment agent to retain a service fee out of the payments collected, or to impose an additional convenience fee.

 

            (C)       Receipt by the Recorder of the amount of the fee paid by credit card or through a third party payment agent authorized by the Recorder, less the amount of any service fee retained under the Recorder’s agreement with credit service provider or third party payment agent, shall be deemed receipt of the full amount of the fee or other charge and shall discharge the payment obligation in full.

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #51 cont’d

 

SECTION 3

 

WHEREAS, upon passage, this Ordinance shall repeal, vacate and supercede the Licensed Commercial Titles Companies Document Ordinance (02-O-34), adopted November 19, 2002.  The Non-Certified Copy Fee Ordinance (92-O-34) dated July 7, 1992 and the Microfilm Fee Ordinance (92-O-23) dated April 6, 1992.

 

SECTION 4

 

This Ordinance shall be effective on June 3, 2004.

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #52

 

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

RESOLUTION

 

requesting consent of the Illinois Department of Transportation to reappoint the incumbent as Superintendent of Highways and FOR THE reappointment of the Superintendent of Highways

 

WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Superintendent of Highways, said vacancy being caused by the expiration of the six year term of office; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with 605-ILCS 5/5-201 of the Illinois compiled statutes, the County Board must request the consent of the Illinois Department of Transportation before reappointment of the present incumbent can be made.

 

now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Cook County, Illinois does hereby request the consent of the Illinois Department of Transportation to the reappointment of Wally S. Kos, P.E. as Superintendent of Highways; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board, subject to receiving consent from the Illinois Department of Transportation, does reappoint Wally S. Kos, P.E. as Superintendent of Highways for a term of six years effective February 17, 2004; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board that the County Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the Illinois Department of Transportation through its District Engineer’s Office in Schaumburg, Illinois.

 

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ITEM #53

 

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

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

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #53 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with Rule 4-1(a), the Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has scheduled by resolution, only one regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners in the month of July 2004 (July 13, 2004), and no regular meeting during the month of August 2004; and

 

WHEREAS, the matters hereinafter stipulated shall be submitted for approval; subject to polling of the Commissioners under Rule 4-2 during the months of July and August 2004:

 

1)                  Court Orders;

2)                  Invoices submitted pursuant to the terms and conditions of contracts and agreements previously approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County;

3)                  Industrial Commission Claims;

4)                  Third Party Liens;

5)                  Subrogation Recoveries;

6)                  Self-Insurance Program Settlement Claims;

7)                  Proposed Settlements;

8)                  Outside Counsel;

9)                  Patient/Arrestee Claims;

10)               Transfers of Funds;

11)               Employees’ Injury Compensation Claims (Cook County and Forest Preserve District);

12)               County Comptroller items:  a) list of bills paid; b) list of checks to be canceled; and c) list of duplicate checks to be issued);

13)               Highway Bills; and

14)               Bids Reports.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Comptroller and Treasurer of Cook County be, and are hereby authorized to pay all matters approved by the respective polls; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Purchasing Agent be, and is hereby authorized to follow the action taken by the Finance Committee relative to the Bids Reports presented.

 

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ITEM #54

 

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

John H. Stroger, Jr., President, John P. Daley and Jerry Butler,

County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has recently enacted the Hospital Provider Assessment Program (Public Act 93-659); and

 

WHEREAS, the demand for health care services provided by the state’s Medicaid program has increased significantly, while resources to fund this vital program have remained constant; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #54 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, additional federal funding is required in order for Illinois health care providers to continue serving this vulnerable patient population; and

 

WHEREAS, the new Hospital Provider Assessment Program creates an opportunity for Illinois to generate an additional $400 million for the state’s Medicaid program, which will benefit hospitals, nursing homes, long term care facilities, pharmacists, physicians, allied health professionals, and all who serve indigent patient populations; and

 

WHEREAS, the new Illinois provider tax will address existing federal funding inequities as Illinois currently serves 4.5% of the nation’s Medicaid beneficiaries, but receives only 3.6% of all federal Medicaid funding; and

 

WHEREAS, provider tax programs are allowable under federal law, and the Illinois provider tax meets all federal requirements, in full compliance with 42 U.S.C. 1296b(w) 1396b(w) and 42 CFR 433.50; and

 

WHEREAS, the Illinois provider tax, as enacted by Public Act 93-659, will function as a broad-based, uniform, redistributable tax on Illinois hospitals, and is supported by the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, and the Illinois Hospital Association; and

 

WHEREAS, in order for Illinois to benefit from increased federal funding under this plan, approval must be obtained from the United States Department of Health and Human Service; and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby pledge its support for Public Act 93-659, and does hereby urge Secretary Tommy G. Thompson of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to favorably review and approve of the new Illinois Hospital Provider Assessment Program and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Secretary Thompson, U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, and the honorable members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation.

 

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ITEM #55

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       J & L CNC Quality Machining, 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.

 

J & L CNC Quality Machining, 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 will occurred on June 4, 2004.

 

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

 

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

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #55 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from J & L CNC Quality Machining, Inc. and the Resolution from the Village of Alsip for an abandoned industrial facility located at 12633 Springfield, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 24-26-300-090-0000 and 24-26-300-093-0000; 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 23 months at the time of application and that special circumstances are present.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to J & L CNC Quality Machining, Inc. for an abandoned industrial facility located at 12633 Springfield, Alsip, 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.

 

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ITEM #56

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 21, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       Atlantic Press, 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.

 

Atlantic Press, 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.

 

Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the Resolutions 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 County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Atlantic Press, Inc. and the Resolutions from the Village of Bedford Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 6721 West 73rd Street, Bedford Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 19-30-200-045-0000; 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

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #56 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 7 and 1/2 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 Atlantic Press, Inc. for an abandoned industrial facility located at 6721 West 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.

 

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ITEM #57

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Cook County Recorder of Deeds Eugene “Gene” Moore, hereby requests permission to open a second bank account at Amalgamated Bank, Chicago, Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, only fees collected for copies of documents through the internet will be deposited to this bank account; and

 

WHEREAS, Amalgamated Bank offers reliable computerized on-line banking services and Amalgamated Bank is adequately equipped to address the unique internet requirements for the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office; and

 

WHEREAS, Amalgamated Bank agrees to pledge collateral at a rate of 110% to insure deposits of the Recorder of Deeds; and

 

WHEREAS, all internet fee deposits are disbursed monthly to the Cook County Treasurer and the bank account shall be periodically audited by the Cook County Auditor.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby gives the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office the authority to open a second bank account at Amalgamated Bank; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Amalgamated Bank will be the new bank for the Recorder of Deeds Office to deposit and disburse internet fees.  The following are names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks.

 

                                           1.         Eugene “Gene” Moore (Facsimile), Recorder

                                           2.         Darlena Williams-Burnett, Chief Deputy Recorder

                                           3.         Casey Griffin, Deputy Recorder

                                           4.         Reatha Sue Henry, Administrative Assistant to the Recorder

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #58

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 30, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted please find a resolution to update the bank account that we have currently have at Bank One.

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Medicaid Reimbursement.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.         Alvin Holley

                                                2.         Johnny C. Brown

                                                3.         Richard C. Powell

                                                4.         Walter K. Knorr

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.         Kelvin Magee

                                                2.         Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

 

                                                1.         Lacy L. Thomas

                                                2.         John F. Chambers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #59

 

 

Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration.  The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.

 

There are 12 Consent Calendar Items for June 3, 2004.

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #1

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Louis J. Kasper passed away May 14, 2004, after leaving seventy-nine years of memories; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Kasper  began a career in Cook County government as a deputy sheriff in 1948 and served as secretary of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, State’s Attorney’s office administrative assistant and administrator for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Kasper served as a Northwest side ward committeeman for nearly forty years and as the Republican party chairman in Chicago for several decades; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Kasper lived most of his life in the Avondale and Logan Square neighborhoods and had strong relationships with both Polish and Hispanic immigrants; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Kasper hosted an annual summer picnic for Republicans and Democrats in the 30th Ward for twenty years; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Kasper attended Schurz High School in Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Kasper was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and

 

WHEREAS, Louis Kasper was a devoted husband of Marilyn, father of Donna Karda and Margaret Perry, grandfather of Jessica Magnificio, and brother of Sonia Nash, Josephine Chyler and Ann Hicks; and

 

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body extends deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Louis Kasper.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

 

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CC ITEM #2

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #2 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst at the age of 56, Frank Kolbuck, an attorney from Cicero, Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank Kolbuck is the beloved husband of Nilene, nee Haremza; loving father of Elizabeth and Victoria; cherished son of Felix and the late Helen; and dear son-in-law of Frank and Mildred Haremza; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank Kolbuck was a champion of many causes involving the elderly in his Cicero neighborhood; and

 

WHEREAS, throughout the years Frank Kolbuck faithfully served his community of Cicero and all who knew him attest that he was a kind and considerate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly beloved by his family; and

 

WHEREAS, Frank Kolbuck is gone but not forgotten and will be sincerely missed by many.  May he rest in peace.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby extend to the family and friends of the late Frank Kolbuck our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy.  This Honorable Body and the people of Cook County share in the loss of Frank Kolbuck; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

 

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CC ITEM #3

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO and JOHN P. DALEY, County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,

CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, hunger and poverty is an issue of grave concern in the United States; and

 

WHEREAS, according to a study done by America’s Second Harvest in 2001, over 300,000 people in Cook County relied on food provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository; and

 

WHEREAS, in Cook County, the Greater Chicago Food Depository provides food to more than 91,000 adults and children each week through a network of 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters; and

 

WHEREAS, for 25 years the Greater Chicago Food Depository has served hungry men, women and children on a daily basis; and

 

WHEREAS, the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s only mission is to provide food to hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community; and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #3 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, the Greater Chicago Food Depository serves as a model of innovation and service for food banks across the nation; and

 

WHEREAS, America’s Second Harvest has declared June 3, 2004 National Hunger Awareness Day; and

 

WHEREAS, more than 200 America’s Second Harvest affiliates, including the Greater Chicago Food Depository, will host numerous local events this week to raise awareness of this serious issue.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that June 3, 2004 be declared a day to recognize hunger in Cook County and initiate a dialogue to help prevent hunger everyday of the year; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Kate Maehr, Director of Development for the Greater Chicago Food Depository to commemorate this occasion.

 

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CC ITEM #4

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called home His faithful servant Bishop Bennie L. Allison; and

 

WHEREAS, as the founder of Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ, Bishop Bennie L. Allison served as its Pastor for 50 years, he also served as Special Executive Assistant under Bishop Louis Henry Ford, and through his radio ministry became a spiritual leader for all the citizens of Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, Bishop Bennie L. Allison as a community leader and activist served as President of the Garfield Community Organization, Special Assistant to Chicago’s Mayor Richard J. Daley and was a member of the Westside Ministers Alliance; and

 

WHEREAS, by establishing the Allison Foundation For Better Living, with its job training and job placement services and the Metropolitan Primary Academy serving the educational needs of our youth, Bishop Bennie L. Allison has left a powerful legacy that will continue to improve the lives of Chicago’s west side residents for many years to come.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, hereby expresses its sorrow and extend their sympathy to the family of Bishop Bennie L. Allison and the members of Corinthian Temple Church of God in Christ; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the Official Proceedings of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, and that a suitable copy shall be provided to the family of Bishop Bennie L. Allison in honor of the outstanding contribution he made improving the quality of life for the people of Illinois and the nation.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #5

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, since its opening in 1939 Loretto Hospital has provided quality, comprehensive health services and has been a stabilizing factor for the citizens of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and other west side and west suburban communities; and

 

WHEREAS, Loretto Hospital is an active participant in community events by sponsoring free health screenings and workshops to educate and spread health awareness; and

 

WHEREAS, there is a new emphasis in the United States on improving men’s health particularly in the African American community; and

 

WHEREAS, Loretto Hospital is continuing to expand and upgrade their community health services by establishing a new initiative that focuses on men’s health by opening the James D. Montgomery Men’s Health Program; and

 

WHEREAS, by concentrating on education and early detection the new James D. Montgomery Men’s Health Program will provide the Austin community with new tools to help lower the rate of illness among men.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Loretto Hospital for their continuing commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to the citizens of Austin; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of the Cook County Board and that a suitable copy be provided to Steven Drucker, President of Loretto Hospital.

 

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CC ITEM #6

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN and JOHN P. DALEY, County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,

CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #6 cont’d

RESOLUTION

 

IN MEMORY OF ED MARCINIAK

 

WHEREAS, Edward A. Marciniak died on May 23, 2004; and

 

WHEREAS, a life-long Chicago resident, Mr. Marciniak was born on December 17, 1917 to the late Walter and Hattie Marciniak who instilled in their three children the values of kindness, respect, tolerance, and compassion for all people, the understanding of a strong work ethic, and a steadfast belief in God; and

 

WHEREAS, Ed Marciniak began his life’s work of advocating and speaking out for social justice issues as a college student when he joined the Catholic Worker movement in 1938; and

 

WHEREAS, Ed Marciniak was dedicated to his professional work and the issues he believed in but his first love and life’s priority was always his family, his loving wife Virginia, their four daughters Kate, Christina, Francesca and Claudia, and their eight grandchildren; and

 

WHEREAS, Ed Marciniak was a man of many talents and excelled in several vocations including professor at Loyola University, publisher of Work Magazine, international vice-president of the Newspaper Guild, director of Chicago’s Commission on Human Relations, deputy commissioner of Development and Planning for the City of Chicago, consultant to Federal agencies, and author of countless books and articles for local and national publications; and

 

WHEREAS, Ed Marciniak was a champion of a number of social justice issues but was particularly known for his work for civil rights; he taught the first college course in Chicago on race relations in the 1940s and was a special consultant to the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, and he worked on housing and development issues; and

 

WHEREAS, as a recognized national expert on public housing, Mr. Marciniak never wavered from his commitment to promote and work for quality affordable housing and sensible neighborhood development that would benefit all community residents; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1973, Ed Marciniak became the president of the Institute of Urban Life, a post he held until his death; and

 

WHEREAS, while at the Institute, Mr. Marciniak published the following books:  Reclaiming the Inner City, Reviving an Inner-City Community, Reversing Urban Decline, Non-Profits with Hard Hats, and The Role of Chicago’s Private Schools in Neighborhood Revitalization; and

 

WHEREAS, Ed Marciniak was a man of deep faith who contributed to his church in a myriad of ways; and

 

WHEREAS, Ed Marciniak gave his time and resources to over 150 community organizations by serving on their Boards including the Chicago Urban League, Neighborhood Housing Services, Community Investment Corporation, the City Club and the Illinois Humane Society for Children; and

 

WHEREAS, throughout his life, Ed Marciniak approached his teaching and work with the belief that change is possible, confidence in the goodness of humanity, and a willingness to help individuals realize their personal power and reach their fullest potential; and

 

WHEREAS, Ed Marciniak was loved and respected by the thousands of students, colleagues, and friends whose lives he touched.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Ed Marciniak and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of same be tendered to the family of Ed Marciniak so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #7

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,

CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the 2004 spring rains have swollen the Des Plaines River in Cook County an estimated four to five feet above flood stages; and

 

WHEREAS, the communities of Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Park Ridge and neighborhoods in unincorporated Wheeling and Maine Township are experiencing flood levels not witnessed since those experienced in 1986 and 2001; and

 

WHEREAS, the combined efforts of Federal, State, County, Township and Municipal agencies and departments have deployed a virtual army of citizens to prepare for the flooding by filling countless sandbags, using heavy machinery to contour earthen levies, and provide assistance to the elderly, children and anyone in need of protection from floodwaters; and

 

WHEREAS, of the agencies and departments within the administration of Cook County, assistance and leadership has been provided by the Cook County Highway Department and the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning.  Other Cook County entities deployed to serve the affected area include the Cook County Department of Public Health and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, under the coordination of Emergency Management Services of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, all involved agencies have cooperated to maximize their respective resources and to minimize the threat to persons and property in northern Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, the citizens of Cook County can be proud of the efforts and accomplishments of their elected and administrative officials who have risen to the occasion in an attempt to minimize the potential for devastation that occurs as a result of flooding; and

 

WHEREAS, although the impact of the Des Plaines River flooding may be contained to the best of human capability, no flooding of this magnitude can be completely contained to avoid damage to property.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby extend its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Cook County Highway Department, the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, the Cook County Department of Public Health, the Cook County Forest Preserve District, the Cook County Sheriff’s Emergency Management Services, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police, the Northfield Township Highway Department, the Maine Township Emergency Management Agency, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Village of Northbrook, the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, High School District’s 207 and 214, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Maine Township Highway Department, the Wheeling Township Highway Department, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Army Corps of Engineers, the administration and public works departments of Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, and Park Ridge and the various corporations for their generous contributions; the various municipal police and fire departments and last but never least, the citizens of Cook County; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby urge that all disaster relief agencies responsible for responding to the needs of our citizens, coordinate and disperse and disseminate financial and material aid to all qualified affected business and households expeditiously.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #8

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lavarn Davis will celebrate her 80th birthday on June 6, 2004; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lavarn Davis migrated from Mississippi to Chicago in the early1930s; and

 

WHEREAS, she was married to Mr. Otha Davis for more than 50 years and remained a dutiful wife to him until his death in March 1982; and

 

WHEREAS, they conceived and parented 10 beautiful children during their marriage; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis has been a resident and stakeholder in the Lawndale Community since the 1950s; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Davis has remained a faithful member of the Christ Temple Apostolic Church for 53 years; and

 

WHEREAS, she has touched many people’s lives as a mother, a neighbor, a friend and a mole model; and

 

WHEREAS, Mrs. Davis has remained humble while receiving praises for all her lifelong efforts; and

 

WHEREAS, she has demonstrated her perpetual support for her family, her church and her community.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, President John H. Stroger, Jr. and the entire Board of Cook County Commissioners declare June 6, 2004 as Mrs. Lavarn Davis Day in Cook County, Illinois; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be delivered to Mrs. Lavarn Davis.

 

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CC ITEM #9

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #9 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Robert Thomas, Ismael LeBron and Robert Almeida are Correctional Officers in good standing who work for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office; and

 

WHEREAS, the three officers, who are members of Cook County Jail’s Special Operations Response Team, recently received the prestigious Law Enforcement Award from the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, the officers were honored in connection with an incident that took place on December 30, 2003.  On that morning the three officers were preparing to start their shift at Cook County Jail.  The three officers were approached by a distressed citizen who informed them that there was an armed robbery in progress at a small candy factory across the street; and

 

WHEREAS, after contacting the Chicago Police Department, the officers approached the facility and observed two men in ski masks exiting the building.  The officers approached the subjects, announced their office and ordered them to surrender.  The offenders immediately fled on foot in separate directions.  Giving chase, the officers were able to capture one of the suspects.  The second suspect escaped on foot after being chased by the officers to the Stevenson Expressway, where the offender fled on foot across six lanes of traffic; and

 

WHEREAS, once the suspect in custody was secured, the officers entered the factory to secure the premises.  Sgt. Thomas toured the building, finding no one inside in his initial search.  As Sgt. Thomas entered the rear area of the factory he observed wallets, purses and other personal items on the floor.  He then heard moaning coming from a closed delivery truck.  Sgt. Thomas opened the back door and found four shaken company employees who had been robbed and locked in the back of the truck.  The owner of the factory was also in the truck and had been struck in the head by the offenders during the robbery; and

 

WHEREAS, by their quick action and willingness to help citizens in need, these three correctional officers apprehended a criminal suspect and rescued innocent employees who were in fear for their lives.  The officers took the initiative to enter and secure the building not knowing who or what might be inside; and

 

WHEREAS, too often, Cook County Commissioners hear negative stories about the operations of Cook County Jail.  The majority of the correctional officers at Cook County Jail are dedicated professionals who do their job well despite being put in harm’s way on a regular basis.  And many officers like Robert Thomas, Ismael LeBron and Robert Almeida are willing to go the extra mile to help fellow citizens in need; and

 

WHEREAS, the actions of Officers Robert Thomas, Ismael Lebron and Robert Almeida have brought great honor and pride to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and all of Cook County Government.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognize and salute Correctional Officers Robert Thomas, Ismael Lebron and Robert Almeida for their brave actions and their willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty.

 

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CC ITEM #10

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #10 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

HONORING BETTY WILLHOITE

 

WHEREAS, Betty Willhoite will be honored by the Jewish Council of Urban Affairs on June 3, 2004 when she is awarded the Courageous Voices Award; and

 

WHEREAS, Betty Willhoite's unwavering commitment to democratic principals and social and economic justice have lead her to live a life devoted to community service; and

 

WHEREAS, in February 1996, Betty Willhoite drew on her experiences as a teacher and debate coach to found the Chicago Debate Commission to provide a vehicle for student in Chicago Public High Schools to lean about and participate in organized debates; and

 

WHEREAS, prior to her founding of the Chicago Debate Commission, the Chicago Public Schools did not have a student academic debate program; and

 

WHEREAS, under Betty's leadership, the Chicago Debate Commission has grown to become a national model for urban school debate programs; serves 31 participating high schools and some 2,700 students; and has won numerous state and national competitions including the 5th place finish of Morgan Park High School in the 2003 national debate competition; and

 

WHEREAS, Betty Willhoite has been an active member of the League of Women Voters for some 50 years; and

 

WHEREAS, Betty is a past president of the League of Women Voters of Chicago and throughout her years of membership in the League, has served in countless leadership positions and represented the League in numerous city, county, state and national coalitions, commissions and boards; and

 

WHEREAS, Betty has worked on a wide variety of issues under the umbrella of social and economic justice, Betty has had a particular interest in the issues of affordable quality housing, employment training and opportunities and the living wage; and

 

WHEREAS, throughout the years, Betty Willhoite has given generously of her time and resources to organizations such as the Chicago Jobs Council, Hunger Action Network, Coalition to Protect Public Housing, and Coalition for the Homeless; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1985, Betty Willhoite was elected the first woman president of the Community Renewal Society and has continuously served on the organization's board since 1980; and

 

WHEREAS, on the national level, Betty has served as board member of the National League of Women Voters and has been a board member of Americans for Democratic Action for more than 15 years; and

 

WHEREAS, Betty is an accomplished and dedicated community activist, Betty Willhoite has most cherished her roles as wife to her beloved George, mother to her sons and daughter and doting grandmother; and

 

WHEREAS, Betty Willhoite is respected and admired by all those who have worked with her.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Betty Willhoite on being the recipient of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs Courageous Voices Award; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners thanks Betty Willhoite for her work promoting democratic principals and advocating for social economic justice for all people; and

 

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

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #11

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called multimedia journalist, Vernon Jarrett from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, a native of Paris, Tennessee, and the son of two school teachers, Vernon Jarrett graduated from Tennessee’s Knoxville College where he was the editor of the school newspaper, The Aurora; he also would serve as a member of his alma mater’s Board of Trustees; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Jarrett enter the field of journalism in 1946 at the Chicago Defender; over the course of his distinguished career, he interviewed such notables as Paul Robeson, W.E.B. DuBois, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Sugar Ray Robinson; and

 

WHEREAS, an accomplished historian as well as a history maker himself, in 1970 Mr. Jarrett became the first African-American to have a syndicated column in the Chicago Tribune; he also would go on to become a member of the paper’s editorial board; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Jarrett also made a major impact at the other big paper in town, the Chicago Sun-Times, where he worked for 11 years, in addition to serving as a television commentator at WLS-TV, producing over 2,000 broadcasts; and

 

WHEREAS, a founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Jarrett served as its second president from 1977-79; he was an exceptionally active member and never missed an annual convention in more than 25 years.  Mr. Jarrett also served as President of the NABJ’s newly-formed Chicago Affiliate Chapter; and

 

WHEREAS, an advocate for education, Vernon Jarrett served as a mentor, advisor and role model to countless journalists and young people seeking counsel; and

 

WHEREAS, a true visionary, in 1997 Jarrett formed the ACT-SO Program for the NAACP, an Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics for college-bound youth, awarding scholarships, computers, books and medals annually at the NAACP National Convention; and

 

WHEREAS, a civil rights and political activist, Vernon Jarrett helped spearhead the successful movement to elect Harold Washington as the first African-American Mayor of the City of Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Jarrett has the distinction of being a member of the National Literary Hall of Fame at the University of Chicago’s Gwendolyn Brooks Center, in addition to being a recipient of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Silver Circle Award, which recognized Jarrett for his 30 years of profound contributions to the electronic medium; and

 

WHEREAS, most recently a columnist for the Chicago Defender, Vernon Jarrett opted to end his career at the newspaper where it all began; and

 

WHEREAS, with the passing of Vernon Jarrett, we have lost a brilliant, insightful and socially conscious voice, a chronicler of history and a genuinely humble man who wrote about and spoke to all people regardless of their race, religion or creed.

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #59 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #11 cont’d

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby express its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family as well as the many friends, and loved ones of multimedia journalist, Vernon Jarrett; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Vernon Jarrett so that his historic legacy may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CC ITEM #12

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JOHN P. DALEY and PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the social blight of armed violence within our urban communities has continued to burden America into the 21st Century, with certain inner city neighborhoods suffering a disproportional level of gun-related crime; and

 

WHEREAS, many innocent children suffer or witness gun violence in their neighborhoods, and even within their homes, which can sadly spawn legacies of further violence in families across America; and

 

WHEREAS, a comprehensive, coordinated approach must shape our strategy to reduce gun violence, utilizing the resources of the federal government in partnership with state, county and municipal governments, and local community-based organizations to implement effective mechanisms aimed at stemming the tide of gun violence; and

 

WHEREAS, in recognition of this need, the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention, in cooperation with the Cook County Judicial Advisory Council and other agencies, was established to support local programs of community based and citywide violence prevention initiatives; and

 

WHEREAS, since the implementation of its “CeaseFire” initiative in West Garfield Park, outreach workers provided by the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention have helped bring about a 57% reduction in reported shootings within West Garfield Park; and

 

WHEREAS, the fifth annual “CeaseFire Week” of June 5-12, provides a citywide opportunity to emphasize that positive community-based solutions do exist, and the plague of gun violence can be reduced through pro-active neighborhood involvement; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its full support for the events associated with the fifth annual “CeaseFire Week” and all to whom these presents may come are encouraged to join the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention and honored guests at the CeaseFire Week Kick-Off Ceremony on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Palmer Square, 2200 North Kedzie, at 10:00 a.m.; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to Dr. Gary Slutkin, Executive Director of the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention, that his organization’s important and continuing work on behalf of all residents of Cook County be duly recognized.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #60

 

 

Health and Hospitals...................................................................................... Meeting of May 25, 2004

 

 

Finance Tax and Revenue Subcommittee........................................................ Meeting of May 25, 2004

 

 

Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations.................................................... Meeting of May 25, 2004

 

 

Business and Economic Development............................................................... Meeting of June 2, 2004

 

 

Finance........................................................................................................... Meeting of June 3, 2004

 

 

Zoning and Building......................................................................................... Meeting of June 3, 2004

 

 

Roads and Bridges........................................................................................... Meeting of June 3, 2004

 

 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, June 15, 2004.