July 1, 2003 Resolutions

03-R-282

RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Tamberlin Henry, and the Resolution of the City of Harvey for a vacant commercial facility located at 396 East 159th Street, Harvey, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 29-21-104-007-0000; and

WHEREAS, Class 8 requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the commercial 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 14 months to date, and that special circumstances are present.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to Tamberlin Henry for an abandoned commercial facility located at 396 East 159th Street, Harvey, Cook County, Illinois; and

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

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-283

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Leep׳s Supply Company and the Resolution from Lynwood, Illinois, for a vacant industrial facility located at 19830 Stony Island, Lynwood, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 32-11-404-021; and

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

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 20 months to date, and that special circumstances are present.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 19830 Stony Island, Lynwood, 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.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-284

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 SASA Holdings, LLC and the Resolution from Elk Grove Village for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1800 Touhy Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 08-26-303-027-0000; 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 14 months upon submission 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 SASA Holdings, LLC for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1800 Touhy Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

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

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-285

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE MIKE QUIGLEY AND JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the decision to demolish Cook County Hospital was made in 1999 based on a 1988 study and a limited examination of space alternatives to meet zoning requirements; and

WHEREAS, that decision was based primarily on a 1988 study that focused on the rehabilitation and reuse of the structure for the purposes of a hospital or for educational and offices uses for the hospital; and

WHEREAS, in 1988 there was not a significant track record of redevelopment of buildings of this size, and since that time, great strides have been made in the rehabilitation/reuse of large historic structures, such as Medinah Temple, the Reliance Building, the Montgomery Ward Warehouse, Chicago’s Theatre District, and the Milwaukee County Hospital; and

WHEREAS, federal and local tax credits and incentives of more than $20 million are in place now that did not exist when the study was done, drastically improving the economic feasibility of such a project that can have mixed uses, including medical offices, clinic space, medical conference space, retail for medical staff and the community and residential units; and

WHEREAS, Cook County Hospital is significant both as one of the city’s best examples of Beaux Arts-style architecture and for its national historic significance treating the indigent and developing innovative treatments for such things as burns and sickle cell anemia; and

WHEREAS, every new citizen group of Cook County was treated with dignity and medical expertise at Cook County Hospital from 1914 to 2003; and

WHEREAS, in part because of its architectural and historic significance, Cook County Hospital was chosen to be the model for the television series “ER”, and the façade of the hospital has since become a symbol of Chicago recognized around the world; and

WHEREAS, in addition to historic and architectural benefits, preservation of such structures serves as an economic catalyst to the area; and

WHEREAS, redeveloping the main hospital site excluding the Children’s Hospital, power plant, 12KV Building and other additions would put the two-block-long property on the tax rolls and meet all required zoning; and

WHEREAS, much of the “demolition preparation contract” (approved 8/1/02) focused on planning efforts, including building documentation, utility relocation plans, and asbestos and other environmental removal, initiatives that would have to be done regardless of whether the building is demolished or reused; and

WHEREAS, a contract for the actual demolition has not been proposed, reviewed or approved; and

WHEREAS, actual demolition will cost the County from $20-$30 million and the actual tax credits a developer could pay the County are in excess of $20 million, in addition to future real estate tax revenues; and

WHEREAS, demolition and creation of another passive park, similar to Pasteur Park will have no direct community benefits; and

WHEREAS, a reuse of the building has many direct community benefits; and

WHEREAS, although the discussion to consider demolishment of the hospital goes back as far as 1988, the demolition or preservation of the structure will be a major decision of this Board of Commissioners, many of whom have little to no information about the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County hold a hearing to discuss the demolition or reuse of the hospital and to consider the cost savings that could result from the main hospital building’s reuse, in whole or in part without any financial contribution from the County of Cook, prior to proceeding with a demolition contract.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-286

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County on November 21, 2002 adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2003; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Account 499-814, for Appropriation Adjustments for the Public Safety Fund.

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

Job Code	Job Classification	Hourly Wage Rate	Effective Date
ACCOUNT 499-814
2359	Sign Painter (Shopman)	$28.66		1-1-03

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $874.00 from Account 499-814, be provided for this employee.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-287

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Third Dunkin Donuts Realty, Randolph, Massachusetts and the Resolution of the City of Country Club Hills for an abandoned commercial facility located at 4021 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, Illinois, Property Index Number 31-03-200-042-0000; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building has been abandoned for seven 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 8 abatement incentive to Third Dunkin Donuts Realty for an abandoned commercial facility located at 4021 West 183rd Street, Country Club Hills, Cook County, Illinois; and

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

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-288

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Revell Realty Partners, LLC and Kessler/Northbrook, LLC and the Resolution from the Village of Northbrook for a vacant industrial facility located at 725 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 04-05-301-019-0000, 04-05-301-020-0000, and 04-05-301-021-0000; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 20 months at the time of application, and that special circumstances are present.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 725 Landwehr Road, Northbrook, 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.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-289

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 open an account to receive Medicaid funds which are generated by the efforts of third party collection vendors; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize signatories on this account and to authorize the Cook County Comptroller to issue payments from this account to those third party collection vendors whose efforts generated these Medicaid funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, to open a checking account at the Bank One of Chicago, for the aforementioned purpose for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

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

1. ~~Ruth M. Rothstein~~ Alvin Holley

2. Lacy L. Thomas

3. Richard C. Powell

4. John Chambers

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

1. Kelvin Magee

2. William S. Haupers

3. John 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 it sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking account 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.

Agenda

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-290

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, 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

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has taken from our midst John J. Fallon, born into life on November 4, 1917, born into eternity on June 21, 2003; and

WHEREAS, John was the beloved husband of Ann; cherished father of John, Jim, Patrick and Nancy Tazioli; loving brother of James and sisters Irene Gamboney, Sister Mary Patricia, O.S.B., Ann Conrad and the late Mary Steson, the late Thomas, the late Edward, the late Father Martin and the late Patrick; and proud and caring grandfather of sixteen grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, John served in the United States Army during World War II in the Mediterranean and Western European theaters where he received two purple heart commendations; and

WHEREAS, after his retirement as a Captain from the United States Army, John became a Department Manager for Sears, Roebuck and Company and retired in 1975; and

WHEREAS, John then became a purchasing agent for the City of Park Ridge for seven years and volunteered at the Park Ridge Public Library; and

WHEREAS, John was an active member of St. Thecla Church in Norwood Park where he was a Eucharistic minister, lector and the President of its Holy Name Society; and

WHEREAS, John will be greatly missed and his family, friends and the community will truly feel the loss of his presence amongst them.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners join his family and friends in mourning the death of John J. Fallon and express their deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the text of this Resolution be spread across the official text of the proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy of hereof be tendered to the family of John J. Fallon.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-291

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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

Congratulating Arthur Goebelt on being Awarded

the 2003 Madeleine Grant Volunteer of the Year Award

WHEREAS, Arthur Goebelt has contributed to the civic and cultural life of his hometown community of Lincolnwood for 53 years; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Goebelt served as a Lincolnwood Village Trustee for 20 years and participated in countless events such as serving as Chairman of Lincolnwood’s 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration, helping to organize the first Lincolnwood Blood Bank, and organizing the “Benches in the Park” program; and

WHEREAS, as a caring neighbor, Arthur Goebelt is always willing and ready to help those who need assistance or encouragement, shoveling snow for seniors, helping to deliver medicine and necessities during winter storms or entertaining disabled war veterans at the VA Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Goebelt honorably served his country in World War II as a member of the United States Navy and upon completing his service became an active member of American Legion Post 1226; and

WHEREAS, as was his nature, Arthur Goebelt took a leadership role in the work of his local Legion Post including serving as Past Commander; organizing event such as the annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Ceremonies and countless holiday events for the young people of Lincolnwood; participating in annual fundraisers such as the poppy sale; and working with the Village of Lincolnwood to convert the American Legion Hall into a joint use facility for both the Legion Post and the Lincolnwood Community Center.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Arthur Goebelt on his receipt of the 2003 Madeleine Grant Volunteer of the Year Award from the Village of Lincolnwood and commends him for his countless contributions to his community; and

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

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-292

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE FORREST CLAYPOOL, COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER,

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

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst Harriet O’Donnell; and

WHEREAS, Harriet is survived by her husband, Kenneth; son, Mark; daughter, Ann (Marty) Kutschke; grandson, Joshua (Nicole) Calderon; great-grandson, Joshua Calderon, Jr.; and a sister, Judith (Al) Simons; and

WHEREAS, Harriet was a longtime member of the Amundsen Local School Council, a former president of the Chicago Parent Teacher Association and a Consultant of the Illinois State Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, Harriet served as a special assistant to Governor James Thompson for child safety and was a citywide coordinator of the Kids Helping Kids walk-a-thon; and

WHEREAS, Harriet was instrumental in founding the Greater Rockwell Organization, was a leader of the Ravenswood Community Council, former chairman of B.U.I.L.D., Inc., a volunteer for the Cambodian Association of Illinois and headed the 19th Chicago Police District Advisory; and

WHEREAS, Harriet expressed concern for the homeless and worked on a project to raise funds for a homeless assistance program in the Ravenswood area; and

WHEREAS, Harriet was inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame by community she served; and

WHEREAS, Harriet will be missed by the community she served and the lives she touched.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioner of Cook County does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Harriet O’Donnell and join them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Harriet O’Donnell as testimony of her life achievements, devotion to family and the community.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-293

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Quenta Mary Thompson from our midst, and

WHEREAS Quenta Mary Thompson (nee Dinnocenzo) was the beloved wife of longtime Chicago Detective, the late Theodore “Spats” Thompson, and

WHEREAS Quenta Mary Thompson was the loving mother of Ted (Mary) Thompson and the late William P. Thompson, and

WHEREAS Quenta Mary Thompson was the dearest sister of Genrose Dioio, and

WHEREAS Quenta Mary Thompson was the cherished grandmother of Courtney, Peter (Michele), Patrick (Katie), Margaret (John Liggett), Ted (Raye) Thompson and Therese (Richard) Smith, and

WHEREAS Quenta Mary Thompson was the proud great-grandmother of Nicholas, Theo, Charles, Richard, Amelia, Adeline, Nora and Grace, and

WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Quenta Mary Thompson was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Quenta Mary Thompson, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Quenta Mary Thompson, that her memory be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-294

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Thomas F. O’Hare from our midst, and

WHEREAS Thomas F. O’Hare was the beloved husband of Meredith (nee McDermott) O’Hare, and

WHEREAS Thomas F. O’Hare was the loving father of Hope (Carl, CFD) Johnson, Thomas (Susan), Kevin, Patrick (Therese) and Tracy O’Hare; cherished stepfather of Cheryl (Robert) Rooker, Matthew, David (Lisa), Leslie and Brian (Angela) Valley, and

WHEREAS Thomas F. O’Hare was the devoted son of Margaret and the late Arthur O’Hare, and

WHEREAS Thomas F. O’Hare was the dearest grandfather of 16, great-grandfather of seven, and

WHEREAS Thomas F. O’Hare was the dear brother of Dennis, retired CPD (Shirley), John “Jack”, retired CFD (Catherine), Patricia (James, retired CPD) Cesak, Mary Margaret (Robert, retired CFD) Stevens, Gerald (Mary Ann), Kathleen (John) O’Connell, Eileen (Edward) Farnan and the late William and Arthur, and

WHEREAS for 36 years, Thomas F. O’Hare capably served and protected the citizens of Chicago as a police officer, attaining the rank of Sergeant prior to his retirement from service, and

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Thomas F. O’Hare was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Thomas F. O’Hare, and joins them in sorrow a this time of loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Thomas F. O’Hare, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-295

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Margaret Dunne Hartigan from our midst, and

WHEREAS Margaret Hartigan was the beloved wife of the Honorable Neil F. Hartigan, and

WHEREAS Margaret Hartigan was the loving mother of John D. (Maureen), Elizabeth (Matthew) Connelly, Laura Hartigan (Jeffrey) Jenkins and Bridget Hartigan (Thomas) Routh, and

WHEREAS Margaret Hartigan was the devoted grandmother of Margaret Mary, Patrick George and John Dunne “Jack” Connelly, Joseph Neil Hartigan and Riley Quinn Jenkins, and

WHEREAS Margaret Hartigan was the loving daughter of Kathleen Phelan and the late John T. Dunne, and

WHEREAS Margaret Hartigan was the fond sister of the late Kathleen (Paul) Wyler, and

WHEREAS Margaret Hartigan was a woman blessed with many talents, boundless energy, and Chicago itself was blessed by her unyielding desire to share her gifts with the community of which she was so fond, and

WHEREAS among her numerous contributions to the social and cultural fabric of Chicago are terms of service in various leadership roles on the boards of the Service Club of Chicago, Northwestern University, Loyola University, DePaul University, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Field Museum and the Lincoln Park Zoo, and

WHEREAS in recognition of her lifelong appreciation for the arts, President William Jefferson Clinton appointed her to the prestigious Advisory Committee at the world renowned John F. Kennedy Center of the Performing Arts, and

WHEREAS Margaret Hartigan leaves a remarkable legacy of philanthropic work and notable accomplishments that will long endure, and

WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Margaret “Marge” Hartigan was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family, now therefore

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Margaret Hartigan, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-296

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called James T. McCain from our midst, and

WHEREAS at the age of 98, James T. McCain was widely recognized as a elder icon of the American civil rights movement, and

WHEREAS James T. McCain began his remarkable life of activism as a youth, organizing his fellow students at the age of 13, and leading voter registration efforts among South Carolina blacks at age 16, and

WHEREAS James T. McCain was the first black leader of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) in the South, and

WHEREAS James T. McCain firmly believed in the value of education, and after receiving a degree from Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina, he became active in the alumni organization and eventually joined the faculty, and

WHEREAS James T. McCain was the founding president of the Sumter Chapter of the NAACP, and

WHEREAS James T. McCain was affectionately called “Nooker” by his many friends, colleagues, and those whom he fought with, side by side, for justice, peace and racial equality, and

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

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of James T. McCain, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and

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

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-297

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Collective Bargaining Agreements for the period of December l, 2001 through November 30, 2004 have been negotiated between the County of Cook and the following Collective Bargaining Groups:

1. Metropolitan Alliance of Police - Cook County Hospitals, Chapter 270

2. Illinois Nurses Association

3. Warehouse, Mail Order, Office, Technical and Professional Employees Union, Local 743

WHEREAS, salaries and wages for these agreements have previously been approved by the Board of Commissioners.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these union agreements be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-298

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, general increases and salary adjustments for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004, have been negotiated between Cook County and Teamsters Local 743, representing employees of the Psychology Division of the Forensic Clinical Services Department and the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County;

and

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

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

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-299

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT AND CARL R. HANSEN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr., owner and longtime publisher of the Des Plaines-based Journal and Topics chain of newspapers, passed away on June 27, 2003, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. is remembered as a man who took an active role in the community and made significant contributions to suburban journalism after beginning his career as a reporter in 1935, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. served his country during World War II as a gunnery officer and later commander of a U.S. Navy gunboat during the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. grew up on the north side of Chicago, where he attended high school at Taft and Schurz High Schools and later graduated from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. met his wife Mary Jane while working for the student newspaper at Lake Forest College, and the two were married in 1944, a marriage to last 59 years, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. and his wife Mary Jane both had a lifelong dream of owning their own newspaper, and

WHEREAS, their dream came true in 1946, when Richard C. Wessell, Sr. bought the Des Plaines Journal, the first of what would become a chain of papers that now covers twenty-eight North and Northwest suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Mount Prospect and Elk Grove Village, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. cultivated a family business with his six children and grandchildren actively involved, and his son, Todd Wessell recently taking over as publisher of the 16 edition chain, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. was the patriarch of a journalistic family whose tradition of service to the community will continue with his children and grandchildren, and

WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr. will be missed by all, and his life's successes are a worthy example of reaching goals in work and family life, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby offer its sincerest condolences to Mary Jane Wessell and the rest of the family of Richard C. Wessell, Sr., and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this memoriam be presented to the family of Richard C. Wessell, Sr. to commemorate the life of this remarkable gentleman.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-300

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the United States Congress enacted Public Law 104-191 known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, (the "Act"); and

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has issued regulations pursuant to the Act, which regulations are commonly know as the "HIPAA Privacy Rule" and require, among other things, that Cook County enter into "business associated" and "trading partner" agreements and contract addenda ("HIPAA Agreements") with entities having access to the protected health information of County patients in order to ensure that these vendors maintain the privacy of the County patient health information; and

WHEREAS, the Chief of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services has designed a "Chief Privacy Officer" who is responsible for overseeing the Bureau's compliance with the Privacy Rule including obtaining and maintaining HIPAA Agreements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY that the Chief of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services, its Chief Privacy Officer or other Bureau personnel if designated by said Chief, shall be authorized on behalf of Cook County to approve and execute HIPAA Agreements consistent with the Act and the Privacy Rule.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-301

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER JR., PRESIDENT, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN AND JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Ernest F. Kolb, Mayor of Oak Lawn from our midst; and

WHEREAS, a lifelong resident of Cook County and graduate of Parker High School, Mr. Kolb met his wife of 57 years, Peggy Carr at a church dance; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kolb served in the United States Navy in World War II as a "Seabee"; and

WHEREAS, in 1947, the two moved to Oak Lawn where they would raise four children, Gayle Kowal, Patti Ernst, Gary Kolb and the late Glenn Kolb and later enjoy their eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Kolb was first elected as Village Clerk in 1963 and Mayor in 1977 where he served 26 years, longer than any other mayor in village history; and

WHEREAS, his contributions to the Village of Oak Lawn and the entire southland area earned him the honor of being called the "Dean" of the Southwest Conference of Mayors; and

WHEREAS, he remained active in local, state and national organizations throughout his career including the Metro Southwest Alliance; Oak Lawn Lions Club; Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce; Northeastern Illinois Greater Chicagoland Alliance; the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS); International Clerks Association; Executive Board of the Illinois Municipal League; and a member of the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conference of Mayors; and

WHEREAS, he was a lifetime member of the VFW Johnson-Phelps Post #5220; and

WHEREAS, with the passing of Ernest F. Kolb, we have lost a tireless and compassionate public servant who was open, honest and dedicated to all he served, making the Village of Oak Lawn a vibrant community in this great County.

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 Mayor Ernest F. Kolb; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Mayor Ernest F. Kolb so that his legacy may be so honored and ever cherished.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-302

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called former Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson from our midst; and

WHEREAS, in 1973, Mr. Jackson made history when he became the City of Atlanta's first African-American mayor at the age of just 35; and

WHEREAS, widely admired for his intellect and skills as a gifted attorney, Mayor Jackson was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors society, and

WHEREAS, with a commanding voice, strong physical presence and an affable personality, Mayor Jackson was able to impress upon Atlanta's majority business leaders the importance of becoming more inclusive and providing substantive opportunities to the city's historically excluded groups; and

WHEREAS, a quintessential visionary, Mayor Jackson can take great pride in a host of accomplishments that transpired under his watch, improvements such as the expansion of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and the opening of the city's modern rail system; Mayor Jackson also was instrumental in bringing to Atlanta the 1996 Summer Olympics; and

WHEREAS, barred from seeking a third consecutive term, Mr. Jackson focused his energies toward work as a bond attorney for eight years after the conclusion of his second term; he ran for a third term in 1989 and won with a remarkable 80 percent of the vote; and

WHEREAS, a dynamic leader and "people person", Mayor Jackson left an indelible positive impression on the City of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, with the passing of Maynard Jackson, we have lost a brilliant, compassionate and forward -thinking public servant who fostered an attitude of inclusion and was instrumental in helping to make Atlanta the world-class city that it is today.

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

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-303

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the enticing lure of retirement has called Sandra K. Williams, Secretary to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams started working for President Stroger in 1972, two years after he became a Cook County Board Commissioner. She left County Government in 1977 but returned in 1984 for the remainder of her impressive career; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams brought a level-headed temperament and attention to detail that was unmatched; and

WHEREAS, Sandra’s affable personality combined with her vast institutional knowledge base and exceptional writing ability proved invaluable, not only to President Stroger, but to the other County Board members as well; and

WHEREAS, always willing to “go the extra mile,” Sandra has a way of putting people at ease even when confronting complex agenda items or vague procedural matters; and

WHEREAS, highly regarded for her sharp eyes, concise writing ability and superb editing skills, Mrs. Williams routinely found errors in so called “perfect” documents, saving countless individuals frustration down the line; and

WHEREAS, constantly looking for innovative ways to improve access to information and increase efficiency, Mrs. Williams embraced and even spearheaded modern initiatives such as the Secretary to the Board’s website and the concept of making Board agendas available online; and

WHEREAS, on June 27th, Sandra retired from public service after a stellar career; and

WHEREAS, Sandra now will have ample time to enjoy her many passions, such as singing and playing the piano, in addition to spending time with loving family; and

WHEREAS, Sandra K. Williams is a consummate professional whose myriad contributions to Cook County Government will be sorely missed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, John H. Stroger, Jr., along with all the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of all the citizens of Cook County, do hereby congratulate and thank Sandra K. Williams for her many years of exemplary service and send "best wishes" for good health and happiness as she enters the timeless, carefree realm of retirement; and

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Sandra K. Williams in recognition of the many years of exemplary service she has provided to Cook County Government.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

03-R-304

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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

WHEREAS, with the impending retirement of Ruth M. Rothstein, Cook County Government will lose an internationally respected and admired leader in the health care community who has been instrumental in helping the County elevate its standard of care and make quality health care services more accessible to the region’s diverse population; and

WHEREAS, appointed interim director of Cook County Hospital in 1990 and Chief of the Bureau of Health Services in 1991, Mrs. Rothstein is credited with implementing an integrated public health care delivery system that now stands as an international model; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Rothstein has long been committed to addressing the needs of the underprivileged and fighting injustice at all levels; a perfect example is when, in her first professional position as an organizer for the United Packinghouse Union, Rothstein exposed and helped put an end to one company’s practice of systematic discrimination against women of color; and

WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, Mrs. Rothstein has been instrumental in the accomplishment of major health care initiatives including: acquiring re-accreditation of Cook County Hospital, opening Provident Hospital, establishing one medical school affiliation, creating an integrated County health care system, building a new Cook County Hospital and developing an ambulatory care network. Achieving one or two of these goals over the span of a career would have been a major accomplishment; Mrs. Rothstein achieved them all; and

WHEREAS, most recently, Mrs. Rothstein again demonstrated why she has received countless accolades and is an internationally admired administrator when she oversaw a Herculean task: the transfer of patients and staff from the old Cook County Hospital to the new, state-of-the-art facility; and

WHEREAS, in addition to Mrs. Rothstein’s remarkable achievements at Cook County Hospital, she also deserves praise for her work to raise money and garner political support to open the nation’s first and largest freestanding facility for the treatment of HIV and AIDS-related diseases, the CORE Center; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Rothstein has contributed immeasurably to the fulfillment of the County’s primary mission: to provide access to care for all persons, regardless of ability to pay, while providing excellent patient care for all; and

WHEREAS, despite her tough, no-nonsense demeanor, Mrs. Rothstein personifies the word “compassion.” As she often states and clearly believes, “health care is a right and not a privilege. If it’s a right, we must find a system that gives all the same level of care. When you improve the health status of the poorest, you improve the health status of everyone.”

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, do hereby recognize Mrs. Ruth M. Rothstein’s selfless commitment to provide top quality health care services to the often ignored, medically indigent members of society, and send “best wishes” for good health and happiness as she enters a new phase of her professional life; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes Mrs. Ruth M. Rothstein for her historic legacy of achievement and groundbreaking contributions to the health care community.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-305

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY AND JOHN P. DALEY

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE AND LARRY SUFFREDIN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, there is a broad base of support to build a new stadium for the Chicago Fire on a site in Cook County that would open in 2007; and

WHEREAS, the Chicago Fire will be welcome with open arms not only by soccer fans but the entire Cook County metropolitan region; and

WHEREAS, this is a rare opportunity to bring additional recognition and economic development to our area; and

WHEREAS, the stadium will benefit communities and offers a quality attraction and sports venue to the region’s families and their children; and

WHEREAS, a Major League Soccer stadium will not only draw fans and dollars from across Illinois and neighboring states, but also will serve to demonstrate we are a region on the move; and

WHEREAS, since the plans call for a soccer campus that includes a world-class soccer stadium, fan amenities, offices and training facilities, some of which will be open to the community for recreational and youth soccer, the complex will become an economic engine for neighboring communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County lend their enthusiastic and wholehearted support to this most welcome addition to Cook County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the Chicago Fire organization as recognition of the high esteem in which it is regarded by the Members of the Board of Cook County Commissioners and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-306

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE JOHN P. DALEY AND PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE 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

WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Ms. Ruth M. Rothstein will soon retire from her position as Chief of the Bureau of Health Services for the County of Cook, thus concluding a long term of loyal and dedicated public service in County government, and

WHEREAS throughout the course of her career in the field of health care administration, Ruth M. Rothstein has been recognized for her exceptional capabilities and outstanding leadership, and

WHEREAS Ruth M. Rothstein has the honor of being the first individual to hold the title of Bureau Chief, subsequent to the establishment of the Bureau of Health Services in 1991, and in so doing she has set a standard of performance and achievement that will challenge all who follow to meet or exceed, and

WHEREAS throughout her career, Ruth M. Rothstein has performed her various duties and responsibilities with admirable skill and proficiency, and has displayed a professionalism and commitment to service which exemplifies excellence in the public sector, and

WHEREAS during her long tenure, Ruth M. Rothstein has embraced a vision of comprehensive community-based health care, and her singular dedication to providing quality care for all has served as an inspiration to her peers, and

WHEREAS it was that same vision that compelled Ruth M. Rothstein to focus her formidable leadership qualities in the campaign to establish the CORE Center, the nation's first freestanding facility for the treatment of HIV and AIDS-related diseases, and

WHEREAS today, the CORE Center stands as a national model of public/private partnership in the battle against AIDS, and has become an innovative and essential link in the continuum of services to HIV patients, and

WHEREAS that this outstanding treatment facility exists today is due in large part to the tenacity and dedication of Ruth M. Rothstein, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby call upon the Board of Directors of the CORE Foundation to rename the facility at 2020 West Harrison Street, "The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center" in honor of and tribute to the immeasurable contributions Ms. Rothstein has made to the prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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03-R-285

RESOLUTION

Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE PETER N. SILVESTRI AND LARRY SUFFREDIN

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Co-Sponsored by

THE HONORABLE MIKE QUIGLEY AND JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the decision to demolish Cook County Hospital was made in 1999 based on a 1988 study and a limited examination of space alternatives to meet zoning requirements; and

WHEREAS, every new citizen group of Cook County was treated with dignity and medical expertise at Cook County Hospital from 1914 to 2003; and

WHEREAS, in addition to historic and architectural benefits, preservation of such structures serves as an economic catalyst to the area; and

WHEREAS, a contract for the actual demolition has not been proposed, reviewed or approved; and

WHEREAS, demolition and creation of another passive park, similar to Pasteur Park will have no direct community benefits; and

WHEREAS, a reuse of the building has many direct community benefits; and

Approved and adopted this 1st day of July 2003.

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