AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, July 13, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONTRACT

AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED

 

ITEM #1

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 1, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

I am requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and approve as amended the following item, which was previously approved on the Board Agenda, Item #40 at the June 15, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

The amendment is indicated by the underscored language.

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Softmed Systems, Inc., Silver Springs, Maryland, for the provision of enhancement and support services of the medical record management system and physician credentialing verification system for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Reason:

Softmed Systems, Inc. is the proprietor and sole provider of services for the medical record management system and physician credentialing verification system for the Bureau of Health Services.  This request is delayed due to vendor billing issues and resolutions. 

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $263,326.71.  Contract period:  May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005.  (897-441 Account).  Requisition No. 48970662 48970675.

 

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

 

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

 

ITEM #2

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 11, 2204 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 to remodel the Provider Relations Building 108 - 1st floor at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

 

 

Permit #:

040537

 

Total Fee Amount:

$2,767.00

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):

$2,490.30

 

Amount Due (10%):

$276.70

 

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:  $2,490.30.

 

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

 

ITEM #3

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 11, 2004 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Chicago Botanic Garden for the construction of the Evening Island at 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois in Northfield Township.

 

 

Permit #:

040825

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$3,024.00

 

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:  $3,024.00.

 

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #4

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

I hereby appoint Mr. Louis J. DeFilippi to the Plum Grove Estates Sanitary District, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Jerry Roedel, for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2005.

 

I submit this communication for your approval.

 

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ITEM #5

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

Pursuant to 04-O-16, The Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project Ordinance, Section 3-1, I hereby appoint Mr. Mark Kilgallon to the Review Panel of the Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project.

 

I submit this communication for your information.

 

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ITEM #6

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

Pursuant to 04-O-16, The Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project Ordinance, Section 3-1, I hereby appoint Ms. Kathleen Schroeder to the Review Panel of the Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project.

 

I submit this communication for your information.

 

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PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #7

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

Pursuant to 04-O-16, The Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project Ordinance, Section 3-1, I hereby appoint Mr. Roberto Rivera to the Review Panel of the Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project.

 

I submit this communication for your information.

 

PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #8

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

Pursuant to 04-O-16, The Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project Ordinance, Section 3-1, I hereby appoint Ms. Gail Lutz to the Review Panel of the Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project.

 

I submit this communication for your information.

 

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ITEM #9

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

I respectfully request the appointment of the law firm of Bell, Boyd and Lloyd, Chicago, Illinois, as one of the law firms, along with Brothers and Thompson (MBE), to negotiate on behalf of the County with employee collective bargaining units.  The County, this year, will be in continuing negotiations with a majority of collective bargaining units representing County employees.  These negotiations involve 44 separate bargaining unit agreements requiring individual negotiations.

 

The term of this appointment will be from September 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $250,000.00.  (490-261 Account).

 

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ITEM #10

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

Pursuant to 04-O-16, The Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project Ordinance, Section 3-1, I hereby appoint Mr. Charles M. Young to the Review Panel of the Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project.

 

I submit this communication for you information.

 

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #11

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

I hereby reappoint Ms. Karen Clark Chavers to the Housing Authority of Cook County for a term to begin immediately and expire on June 1, 2009.

 

I submit this communication for your approval.

 

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PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENT continued

 

ITEM #12

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

I hereby reappoint Ms. Bonnie E. Bishop to the Housing Authority of Cook County for a term to begin immediately and expire on June 1, 2009.

 

I submit this communication for your approval.

 

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #13

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 21, 2004 from

 

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

 

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

 

PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS

 

DAVID RONIN, M.D. Visiting Consultant, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, will be paid from Account #133, Business Unit #887638, Position ID #0389831, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SIMON PILLER, M.D. Affiliate Physician, Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

 

CARMEL CHOU, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

HELAINE ROSS, M.D., Visiting Consultant, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

MORUFU ALAUSA, M.D., Visiting Consultant, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

JOSEPH R. DURHAM, M.D., Medical Division Chairman, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

DARSHANA SHETH, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

JEFFREY NICHOLS, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

GARY RUBIN, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

DAVID GREENBERG, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

 

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES

 

DAVID CALIMAG, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

 

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE

 

STEVEN CLAR, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment July 13, 2004 through July 12, 2006

 

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MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #14

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

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

 

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

 

MEDICAL STAFF & NON-MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

 

JYOTIN VYAS, M.D.                                                                                                Active Category

TAJUDEEN OGBARA, M.D.                                                                                     Active Category

EMANUEL PAINTSIL, M.D.                                                                                Voluntary Category

LILY HUSSEIN, M.D.                                                                                             Affiliate Category

RUSSELL BART, M.D.                                                                                           Affiliate Category

LAURA WYATT                                                                                    Physician Assistant, Certified

STEPHANIE POWELL                                                                           Physician Assistant, Certified

 

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

 

JAMES MESEROW, M.D.                                                                                       Affiliate Category

INEZ LUNA, RN                                                                                  APN, Certified Nurse Midwife

DANA BEATTY, RN                                                                           APN, Certified Nurse Midwife

 

DEPARTMENT OF CRITICAL CARE

 

AKBAR KHAN, M.D.                                                                                               Active Category

ADEL ZAYYAD, M.D.                                                                                          Ancillary Category

 

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

 

PAUL HANNAH, M.D.                                                                                      Consultant Category

SUSAN FABER, RN                                                                        APN, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

SHEEBA AMPALLOR, M.D.                                                                                    Active Category

BRIDGETTE SMITH- FOREMAN, M.D.                                                                   Active Category

KEVIN DARDIS, D.O.                                                                                              Active Category

 

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE

 

JULITA MCPHERSON, M.D.                                                                                    Active Category

CHUKWUELOKA IKEDIONWU, M.D.                                                                    Active Category

JOYCE MILLER, M.D.                                                                                        Consultant Category

CAMILLE BILLINGSLEA, M.D.                                                                               Active Category

 

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ITEM #15

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

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


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #15 cont’d

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

FELIPE BARRIOS, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology/Roseland Hospital, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit 8970225 (26-70), Position Identification # 0400295, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

GREETHA R. CATTAMANCHI, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology/Roseland Hospital, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit 8970225 (26-07), Position Identification # 0189795, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

OLYEMISI O. FOLAJU, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MELINDA P. INTOY, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine, Division of Employee Health Services, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOHN D. KEEN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Radiology, Division of Imaging Center/Ambulatory Community Health Network of Cook County, will be paid at Grade  K-10, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit 8930455 (05-22), Position Identification # 9920111, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

TERRY J. KEIFER, M.D. - Associate Attending Physician, Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, will be paid at Grade  K-10,  Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970219 (25-13), Position Identification # 9522656, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

KERRI KELLER, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Trauma, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

AMA A. FORDWOR-KORANTENG, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology/Roseland Hospital, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit 8970225 (26-07), Position Identification # 0189792, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MARIETTA M. LUAYON, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology/Roseland Hospital, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit 8970225 (26-07), Position Identification # 0400297, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MICHAEL J. MACUGA, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit 8970285 (33-01), Position Identification # 0189734, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SARAH F. MC DONALD, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, will be paid at Grade  K-10,  Step 1,  from Account 110, Business Unit 8970249 (27-16), Position Identification # 0400258, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

PETER MC DONNELL, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970239 (27-06), Position Identification # 0022814, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

HARI B. SIRNIVASAN, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology/Roseland Hospital, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit 8970225 (26-07), Position Identification # 0400299, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

THELMA E. LUCAS-WILEY, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ADEDAPO B. WILLIAMS, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Psychiatry, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

CHAD JEREMY ZAWITZ, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Medicine-Surgery/Cermak Health Services of Cook County, with additional privileges at Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease/Ruth M. Rothstein Core Center, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #15 cont’d

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

ANDREAS A. SKOUBIS, M.D.                                                                                 Service Physician

YANINA PURM-SHEM-TOU, M.D.                                                      Voluntary Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PRACTICE

 

JOEL AUGUSTIN, M.D.                                                                                      Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

EVELYN BELL, M.D.                                                                                         Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

JANICE BENSON, M.D.                                                                                       Attending Physician

MARIA ISABELLA BROWN, MD                                                        Voluntary Attending Physician

GENE COMBS, M.D.                                                                                            Attending Physician

DEBORAH EDBERG, M.D.                                                                                  Attending Physician

HOWARD EHRMAN, M.D.                                                                  Voluntary Attending Physician

ANDREW GAGE, M.D.                                                                                        Attending Physician

YACOB GAWO, M.D.                                                                                          Attending Physician

RAQUEL GOMEZ-MORA, M.D.                                                          Voluntary Attending Physician

CHUKWELOKA N. IKEDIONWU, M.D.                                             Voluntary Attending Physician

ANNE JACOBSON, M.D.                                                                     Voluntary Attending Physician

MARSHALL JAMES, M.D.                                                                   Voluntary Attending Physician

CAROLYN LOPEZ, M.D.                                                                        Attending/Department Chair

ORLANDA B. MACKIE, M.D.                                                                             Attending Physician

ALFRED MARTIN, M.D.                                                                                     Attending Physician

ANTONIO MARTINEZ, PH.D.                                                                                       Psychologist

STEVE MEHENNETT, M.D.                                                                                Attending Physician

GILBERTO MUNOZ, M.D.                                                                   Voluntary Attending Physician

ISAIAH PERRY, M.D.                                                                                          Attending Physician

MANTHANI REDDY, M.D.                                                                  Voluntary Attending Physician

GABRIEL SZEKELY, M.D.                                                                                  Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

 

MOHAMMAD M. ALAM, M.D.                                                                              Service Physician

BRUCE BENNIN, M.D.                                                                                       Consultant Physician

KEVIN C. CARNEY, M.D.                                                                                  Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

JENNIE CHEN, M.D.                                                                                           Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

MICHAEL A. CLAY III, M.D.                                                                              Attending Physician

MARDGE H. COHEN, M.D.                                                                                 Attending Physician

TERRENCE J. CONWAY, M.D.                                                                                  Vol. Attending/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

FIRAS M. DARAISEH, M.D.                                                                                   Service Physician

RAMI DOUKKY, M.D.                                                                                        Attending Physician

CHUKWUEMEKA F. EZIKE, M.D.                                                                         Service Physician

BEN S. GERBER, M.D.                                                                         Voluntary Attending Physician

DAVID GUMMIN, M.D.                                                                                      Voluntary Attending

SHERFUNNISSA R. HUSAIN, M.D.                                                     Voluntary Attending Physician

RUSSELL KELLEY, M.D.                                                                                    Voluntary Attending

MOHAMMAD A. KHAN, M.D.                                                                           Attending Physician

MAURICE R. LEMON, M.D.                                                                                Attending Physician

NEVENKA MARIC, M.D.                                                                                       Service Physician

ENRIQUE MARTINEZ, M.D.                                                                                      Vol. Attending/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

IRENE L. MARTINEZ, M.D.                                                                                Attending Physician

ELLEN D. MASON, M.D.                                                                                     Attending Physician

CATHERINE M. MONTI, M.D.                                                                            Attending Physician

FRANCES E. NORLOCK, D.O.                                                                            Attending Physician

LISSETTE ORTIZ-FERRER, M.D.                                                                        Attending Physician


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #15 cont’d

 

ISAAC PAINTSIL, M.D.                                                                                       Attending Physician

CHRISTINE SCHAFFER, M.D.                                                                           Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

RONALD M. SHANSKY, M.D.                                                                           Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

MICHAEL A. SHAPIRO, M.D.                                                                             Attending Physician

RUHI R. SHARIFF, M.D.                                                                                     Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

KYUNGRAN SHIM, M.D.                                                                                    Attending Physician

DAVID SIMON, M.D.                                                                                          Voluntary Attending

CHRISTOPHER A. SMITH, M.D.                                                                         Attending Physician

JENNIFER G. SMITH, M.D.                                                                                 Attending Physician

PATTRIKA L. SMITH, M.D.                                                                                Attending Physician

CHRISTINA GUTIERREZ STEIL, M.D.                                                              Consultant Physician

MAUREEN T. STURMAN, M.D.                                                                          Attending Physician

LAURENT S. TAO, M.D.                                                                                    Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

GREGORY C. VACHON, M.D.                                                                           Attending Physician/  Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

ANITA B. VARKEY, M.D.                                                                                  Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

CYNTHIA WATSON, M.D.                                                                  Voluntary Attending Physician

THAN WIN, M.D.                                                                                                 Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

 

JOY A. UGARETTI, M.D.                                                                                    Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY

 

BETTY J. FISHER, Ph.D.                                                                                     Attending Physician/

                                                                Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

ROBERT J. SWANSON, PH.D.                                                             Voluntary Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

KENNETH ALTMAN, M.D.                                                                                Consultant Physician

SUSAN ANDERSON-NELSON, M.D.                                                                 Consultant Physician

JAMES BABIUK, M.D.                                                                                        Attending Physician

KATHRYN BASS, M.D.                                                                                       Attending Physician

NORBERT M. BECKER, M.D.                                                                            Consultant Physician

STEVEN BONOMO, M.D.                                                                                  Consultant Physician

MIMIS COHEN, M.D.                                                                                           Attending Physician

PHILIP B. DRAY, M.D.                                                                                       Attending Physician

HENRY FUNG, M.D.                                                                                            Attending Physician

ROBERT GASIOR, M.D.                                                                                      Attending Physician

BENJAMIN GOLDBERG, M.D.                                                                          Consultant Physician

MARK GONZALES, M.D.                                                                                    Attending Physician

JOHN GREAGER, M.D.                                                                                        Attending Physician

DAVID M. GREENBERG, M.D.                                                                          Consultant Physician

LESLIE HEFFEZ, M.D.                                                                                        Voluntary Attending

DONNA L. JOHNSON, M.D.                                                                               Attending Physician

CHARLES LASH, M.D.                                                                                        Attending Physician

JULIE LAVERDIERE, M.D.                                                                                 Attending Physician

TERRY LICHTOR, M.D.                                                                                      Attending Physician

KATHERINE LIU, M.D.                                                                                       Attending Physician

ELIZABETH MARCUS, M.D.                                                                              Attending Physician

ALAN MICCO, M.D.                                                                                           Consultant Physician

STUART MORGENSTEIN, M.D.                                                                          Attending Physician

LORENZO MUNOZ-RUIZ, M.D.                                                                         Voluntary Attending

LISA A. NAFTZGER-KANG, APN                                                           Advance Practitioner Nurse

KIMBERLY NAGY, M.D.                                                                                    Attending Physician

JEFFREY W. NICHOLAS, M.D.                                                                           Attending Physician


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #15 cont’d

 

MILDRED M.G. OLIVIER, M.D.                                                                         Consultant Physician

SAI RAMASASTRY, M.D.                                                                                   Attending Physician

PAUL S. RAY, D.O.                                                                 Attending Physician/Division Chairman

DANIEL J. RITACCA, M.D.                                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

IRA SATINOVER, M.D.                                                                                       Attending Physician

JAMES L. STONE, M.D.                                                                       Voluntary Attending Physician

SALVATORE TERMINI, M.D.                                                                             Attending Physician

PATRICIA VIDAL, M.D.                                                                                     Attending Physician

NORMAN WEINZWEIG, M.D.                                                                            Attending Physician

JOAN WHELCHEL, M.D.                                                                                    Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRAUMA

 

GARY AN, M.D.                                                                                                   Attending Physician

KIMBERLY JOSEPH, M.D.                                                                                  Attending Physician

 

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES

 

KATHRYN BASS, M.D. - From Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, with no change in privileges to Medical Department Associate Chairman, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970255 (27-17), Position Identification # 9522949, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

PADMALATHA BERIKAI, M.D. - From Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division General Medicine, with no change in privileges, to Voluntary Attending Physician, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

FEODOR J. GLOSS, D.O. - From Attending Physician 9, Department of Anesthesiology, with no change in privileges to Attending Physician 11, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970270 (30-03), Position Identification # 9523098, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ARJANG KHORASANI, M.D. - From Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, with no change in privileges to Medical Department Associate Chairman, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970268 (30-01), Position Identification # 0023063, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOHN LARSON, D.O. - From Attending Physician 10, Department of Radiology, with no change in privileges to Attending Physician 11, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit 8930449 (09-10), Position Identification # 9519988, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

KALYANI PERUMAL, M.D. - From Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, with no change in privileges, to Voluntary Attending Physician, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LEELA PRASAD, M.D. - From Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, with no change in privilege to Attending Physician 12, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, Business Unit 8970252 (27-19), Position Identification # 0400277, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

DANIEL J. SULLIVAN, M.D. - From Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, with not change in privileges to Service Physician, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit 8970285 (33-01), Position Identification # 0189735, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOHN TULLEY, M.D. - From Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, with no change in privileges, to Voluntary Attending Physician, effective July 13, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 


PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION

 

ITEM #16

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 11, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Training Institute

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the amount of $188,897.00 from the federally funded Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) grant.  The Sheriff’s Office has applied for and received funding in each of the last four (4) years to administer the GREAT Program throughout Cook County.  The amount of the award will be determined by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and is not known at this time.

 

No cash matching funds are required.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $188,897.00.  Funding period:  January 16, 2004 through January 15, 2005.

 

PROPOSED GRANT AWARDS

 

ITEM #17

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 30, 2004 from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk

 

requesting authorization to accept a federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant award in the amount of $174,790.00 from the Illinois State Board of Elections.  This Election Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities Grant (Title II, Section 261, HAVA) is for the purpose of providing materials and services to disabled voters in suburban Cook County.  Specifically, it is for: (1) making polling places more accessible, (2) creating materials for disabled voters, and (3) training election judges about the special needs of disabled voters.

 

This grant does not require an application process; it is an entitlement grant.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $174,790.00.  Funding period:  August 1, 2004 through November 2, 2004.

 

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ITEM #18

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 18, 2004 from

 

Kevin Givens, Acting Director, Department of Environmental Control

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $49,925.00 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO).  The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to supplement established recycling programs, and facilities in Cook County by supplying additional equipment, promotional material, educational literature and training.

 

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on April 20, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $49,925.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $49,925.00.  Funding period:  May 1, 2004 through January 31, 2006.

 

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PROPOSED GRANT AWARDS continued

ITEM #19

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 8, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $36,700.00 from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) through its Partner Abuse Intervention Services Program.  This grant will be used to provide court-ordered counseling services for domestic violence offenders.

 

This grant does not require an application process.

 

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on July 1, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $35,966.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $36,700.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #20

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 8, 2004 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $67,000.00 from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a mosquito Vector Surveillance Program directed primarily at testing of Culex mosquitoes.  This program will identify breeding sites and disease carrying mosquitoes, and share this information with Mosquito Abatement Districts and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically provided.

 

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on October 7, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $52,000.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $67,000.00.  Funding period:  June 15, 2004 through June 14, 2005.

 

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ITEM #21

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 28, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $275,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a prostate cancer awareness campaign which will utilize media and incentives to encourage prostate cancer screening and early detection of prostate cancer.  This campaign should culminate with National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, designated by the President of the United States to be September 2004.

 

This grant did not require an application process; it is an entitlement grant.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $275,000.00.  Funding period:  June 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.

 

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PROPOSED GRANT AWARDS continued

ITEM #22

 

Transmitting a Communication, June 18, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a new grant award in the amount of $199,011.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the State’s Attorney’s Victim-Offender Conferencing Program which is part of the State’s Attorney’s youth diversion crime reduction program known as Project Reclaim.  The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) and the Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation jointly fund this program.  (See related item #23).

 

Through the Victim-Offender Conferencing Program, the State’s Attorney’s Office will contract with the Neighborhood Restorative Justice Institute, Inc. which will be responsible for coordinating and broadening victim-offender conferencing programs in the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Municipal Districts of the Circuit Court of Cook County as well as in the farthest southern Chicago Police Districts, collectively known as Area 2.  Trained community volunteers will bring the victim and youthful offender face-to-face in a neutral, safe environment, allowing them to work through their dispute and to create a resolution suitable to all parties.  This project will provide a forum for modeling a healthy, positive and productive form of conflict resolution.  The Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation will be contributing the required match for this program resulting in no fiscal impact to the County.

 

The authorization to apply for this grant was given by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on June 15, 2004 in the amount of $199,000.00.

 

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

 

Subcontract with Neighborhood Restorative Justice Institute, Inc.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Funds provided through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority:  $199,011.00.  Subcontract Period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $199,011.00.  Funding period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.

 

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ITEM #23

 

Transmitting a Communication, June 18, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation for the State’s Attorneys Victim-Offender Conferencing Program which is a part of the State’s Attorney’s youth diversion crime reduction program known as Project Reclaim.  The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) and the Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation jointly fund this program.  (See related item # 22).

 

Through the Victim-Offender Conferencing Program, the State’s Attorney’s Office will contract with the Neighborhood Restorative Justice Institute, Inc. which will be responsible for coordinating and broadening victim-offender conferencing programs in the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Municipal Districts of the Circuit Court of Cook County as well as in the farthest southern Chicago Police Districts, collectively known as Area 2.  Trained community volunteers will bring the victim and youthful offender face-to-face in a neutral, safe environment, allowing them to work through their dispute and to create a resolution suitable to all parties.  This project will provide a forum for modeling a healthy, positive and productive form of conflict resolution.  Funds provided by the Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation are being used to meet the required match for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) grant for this same program.

 

The authorization to apply for this grant (match for this program) was given by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on June 15, 2004 in the amount of $25,000.00.


 

PROPOSED GRANT AWARDS continued

ITEM #23 cont’d

 

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

 

Subcontract with the Neighborhood Restorative Justice Institute, Inc.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Funds provided through the Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation:  $25,000.00.  Subcontract Period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $25,000.00.  Funding period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.

 

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #24

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 1, 2004 from

 

JAMES M. HOULIHAN, Cook County Assessor

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award extension from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (IDCCA) for the South Suburban Tax Reactivation Program (SSTRP) from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006.  This will enable the South Suburban Tax Reactivation Program to expend the remaining grant funds.  There will be no estimated fiscal impact and will not require any further grant award monies.

 

The purpose of the South Suburban Tax Reactivation Program is to address the economic problems that afflict many of southern Cook County municipalities.  The goal of the project is to get as many of these tax delinquent properties as possible back on the tax rolls using the County “No Cash Bid” process to acquire these properties and landbank them for future economic development.

 

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 June 30, 2006.

 

PROPOSED GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION

 

ITEM #25

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 15, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant award renewal in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS).  This grant will provide continued partial funding for the Child Sexual Abuse Specialist Program that is jointly funded by the Department of Children and Family Services and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The one (1) full-time child sexual abuse specialist funded by this grant focuses on providing victim services including crisis intervention with victims and families of victims, identifying and making referrals for immediate and long-term counseling services, monitoring and coordinating services for children who are wards of the state and working with the local and state agencies involved with the victim as well as working directly with local and state law enforcement and service agencies to provide training, technical assistance and consultation.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $40,000.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.


PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

 

ITEM #26

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 21, 2004 from

 

Kevin Givens, Acting Director, Department of Environmental Control

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal in the amount of $733,911.00 for the Air Pollution Control Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Region V.  The purpose of this grant is to partially fund the Air Pollution Control program that is operated by the Cook County Department of Environmental Control for the federal fiscal year ending September 30, 2004.

 

Authorization to apply for this grant was given on October 7, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $733,911.00.

 

This grant requires in-kind matching funds from Cook County.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $733,911.00.  Funding period:  October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.

 

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ITEM #27

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $371,250.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to continue services for breast and/or cervical cancer screening to eligible women in suburban Cook County.

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

 

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on July 1, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $572,855.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $371,250.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

 

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ITEM #28

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 14, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

LAURIE ROCHE, Executive Director, Department of Community Services

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $185,300.00 from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).  The purpose of the grant is to fund “In Touch”, an initiative that provides alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention services and programs in west suburban Cook County.  The grant is administered by the Sheriff’s Youth Services Department.

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

 

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on July 1, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $180,800.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $185,300.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.


COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #29

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

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

 

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

 

1.

Jacob McGovern v. James Pacetti, Sheriff of Cook County, Michael F. Sheahan, ASA Daniel Fahlgren, and State’s Attorney of Cook County, Richard A. Devine,  Case No. 03-M1-19462

 

2.

John Serewicz v. County of Cook,  Case No. 02-L-8964

 

3.

Pedro Diaz v. Lieutenant Rosario, et al.,  Case No. 02-C-5651

 

4.

Delbert Heard v. Michael F. Sheahan, et al.,  Case No. 98-C-3512

 

5.

Clarence Williamson v. Velasco, et al.,  Case No. 02-C-4178

 

6.

Gilbert Arreola v. Sheahan, Cook County,  Case No. 03-C-2854

 

7.

Issac Briggs v. Sgt. Hargrett, et al., Case No. 02-C-4917

 

8.

Hatcher v. Cook County Hospital,  Case No. 03-L-389

 

9.

Tavares Hunt v. Cortez Lofton, et al.,  Case No. 03-C-3140

 

10.

Robert Noe v. Bernard McNutt,  Case No. 03-C-2113

 

11.

Michelle Edmonds v. Christopher Harris,  Case No. 01-M1-306395

 

 

12.

Ernest Daggs v. County of Cook, Michael F. Sheahan, Albert Moy and John Doe,  Case No.  03-M1-304300 (consolidated into:  Albery Moy and Gerry Snooks v. Ernest Daggs and Vivan Daggs, Case No. 03-L-15664

 

13.

David Wyatt v. County of Cook,  Case No. 03-M1-305324

 

14.

Reliance Elevator v. County of Cook,  Case No. 03-L-007281

 

15.

James Curtis v. Officer Timberlake, et al.,  Case No. 03-C-4739

 

16.

Addie McCall v. Michael F. Sheahan,  Case No. 03-C-5948

 

17.

Brandt Box & Paper Company, Inc. v. Carl Ivanelli and The Sheriff of Cook County,  Case No. 04-M1-011206

 

18.

Wanda Atterberry v. Cook County Sheriff,  Case No. 04-C-3340

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #30

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for publication of election notices for the two (2) elections to be held in the year 2005.

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.  (524-245 Account).  Requisition No. 55240006.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #31

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the printing and processing of renewal booklets and forms for 2004 Homeowner Exemption, Senior Citizen Exemption and Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze.

 

One time purchase.  (040-240 Account).  Requisition No. 50400001.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #32

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the printing and processing of proposed assessed valuation notices for 2005 reassessment townships.

 

One time purchase.  (040-240 Account).  Requisition No. 50400000.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #33

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of miscellaneous office supplies to be used throughout the Clerk of the Circuit Court offices.

 

One time purchase.  (335-350 Account).  Requisition No. 43350094.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #34

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of five (5) 16mm and one (1) 35mm microfilm inspection stations to include readers, splicers and power winders to be utilized in the Micrographics Department.

 

One time purchase.  (717/529-530 Account).  Requisition No. 45291364.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #35

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of rubber stamps and other marking equipment.

 

Contract period:  October 24, 2004 through October 23, 2005.  (335-350 Account).  Requisition No. 43350089.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #36

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one-part and three-part continuous paper feed court sheet forms.

 

One time purchase.  (528-388 Account).  Requisition No. 45281164.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #37

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of shelving and cabinetry for the storage of court files in the Suburban Courthouses and other various court facilities throughout Cook County.

 

One time purchase.  (717/372-530 Account).  Requisition No. 43720008.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #38

 

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 advertise for bids for the purchase of miscellaneous inmate clothing for the pre-release center inmates.

 

One time purchase.  (236-320 Account).  Requisition No. 42360023.

 

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ITEM #39

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JACK J. KELLY, Chief Financial Officer

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a digital identification card system for the Department of Corrections.

 

One time purchase.  (837-590 Account).  Requisition No. 48370145.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #40

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

                                                      Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for sale of Cook County salvage items.

 

Requisition No. 40090014.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #41

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of prepunched xeroxgraphic paper.

 

One time purchase.  (012-388 Account).  Requisition No. 40120041.

 

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ITEM #42

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the Medical Examiner

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for forensic toxicological testing.

 

Contract period:  August 9, 2004 through August 8, 2005.  (259-278 Account).  Requisition No. 42590063.

 

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ITEM #43

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of twenty (20) Stalker ATR One-Piece Radar Units for the Sheriff’s Police Department.  The radar units must be Stalker ATR brand so it will be compatible with the other units for which the department is using now.

 

One time purchase.  (717/231-570 Account).  Requisition No. 42310039.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #44

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of carpeting and anti-static premium heavy commercial ESD modular carpet tiles, to be installed in the Sheriff’s Police Department’s Communication Center.  This item can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (537-530 Account).  Requisition No. 45370001.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #45

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for auto body repairs for vehicles operated by the State’s Attorney’s Office to be awarded by zone.  Dividing this contract will provide convenience and accessibility for the drivers and will decrease the down time for the vehicles.

 

Zone 1:  North of Lake Street or an extension thereof from Lake Michigan on the East to the western boundary of Cook County on the West.

 

Zone 2:  South of Lake Street or an extension thereof from Lake Michigan on the East to the western boundary of Cook County on the West.

 

Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006.  (250-444 Account).  Requisition Nos. 42500096 and 42500097.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #46

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for mechanical automobile repairs for vehicles operated by the State’s Attorney’s Office to be awarded by zone.  Dividing this contract will provide convenience and accessibility for the drivers and will decrease the down time for the vehicles.

 

Zone 1:  West of Lake Michigan, North of 22nd Street or an extension thereof, South of Ohio Street or an extension thereof, East of Cook County border.

 

Zone 2:  South of 22nd Street or an extension thereof, West of Lake Michigan or Cook County border wherever applicable, North of Cook County border and East of Cook County border.

 

Zone 3:  East of Cook County border, West of Lake Michigan, North of Ohio Street or an extension thereof and South of Cook County border.

 

Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006.  (250-444 Account).  Requisition Nos. 42500098, 42500099 and 42500100.

 

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ITEM #47

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 11, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for nurse recruitment services.  The successful bidder will recruit thirty (30) experienced registered nurses in Puerto Rico for the consideration of the County to work within the Bureau of Health Services and will provide assistance to these nurses in preparing to meet Illinois licensure requirements and in relocating to Cook County.

 

The contract that results from this bid will assist the Bureau of Health Services in its efforts to recruit experienced registered nurses who are willing to relocate from Puerto Rico to Cook County.  Nurses recruited through this process will be required to enter into an employment contract to work at a Bureau facility for at least two (2) years.  This contract will not only increase the pool of qualified nurses working within the Bureau, it will also increase the number of nurses with Hispanic language and cultural backgrounds.  This will assist the Bureau in providing care which is sensitive to the needs of the patients, particularly as nurses perform patient assessments and interventions and provide patient education and emotional support and comfort.


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #47 cont’d

 

The specifications outlined in the Bid document have been reviewed and approved by the State’s Attorney’s Office.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006.  (890-245 Account).  Requisition No. 48900703.

 

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ITEM #48

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of consumable orthopaedic supplies (post-op shoes, cast shoes, fracture socks, etc.) for the Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County Specialty Care Center.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006.  (893-360 Account).  Requisition No. 48932593.

 

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ITEM #49

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the pharmacy refill mail order services.

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2007.  (890-260 Account).  Requisition No. 58900021.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #50

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for third party correspondence services for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006.  (891/897/898-260 Accounts).  Requisition Nos.  48910871, 48970701 and 48980387.

 

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ITEM #51

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of outpatient prescription labels for the Department of Pharmacy Services.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.  (893-240 Account).  Requisition No. 48932599.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #52

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 7, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for all Health Institution’s inventory purchases for the fiscal year 2005:

 

ACCOUNT NO.

DESCRIPTION

 

240-240, 891-240, 897/893-240

and 898-240

 

Printing of forms and records

 

891-320, 895-320, 897/893-320

and 898-320

 

Wearing apparel

240-330, 891-330, 897/893-330

and 898-330

 

Household laundry cleaning supplies

897/893-335 and 898-335

 

Miscellaneous dietary supplies

 

891-337, 897/893-337 and 898-337

 

Formula and tube feed products

 

240-350, 891-350, 895-350,

897/893-350 and 898-350

 

Office supplies

240-360, 891-360, 895-360,

897/893-360 and 898-360

 

Medical, dental and laboratory supplies

240-361, 891-361, 895-361,

897/893-361 and 898-361

 

I.V. solutions and tubings

240-362, 891-362, 895-362,

897/893-362 and 898-362

 

Surgical supplies

240-365, 897/893-365 and 898-365

 

Clinical laboratory supplies

 

240-367, 891-367, 895-367,

897/893-367 and 898-367

 

X-ray supplies

240-388, 891-388, 895-388,

897/893-388 and 898-388

Computer operation supplies

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #53

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 7, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of Cook County Health Institution’s Physical Plant maintenance supplies for fiscal year 2005:

 

ACCOUNT NO.

 

DESCRIPTION

891-235, 897-235 and 898-235

 

Contractual maintenance services

 

891-333, 897-333 and 898-333

 

Institutional supplies

 

891-376 and 898-376

Other maintenance supplies

 


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #53 cont’d

 

ACCOUNT NO.

 

DESCRIPTION

891-444, 897-444 and 898-444

Maintenance and repair of automotive equipment

 

891-449, 897-449 and 898-449

Operation, maintenance and repair not otherwise classified

 

891-450, 897-450 and 898-450

Maintenance and repair of plant equipment

 

891-461

Maintenance of facilities

 

891-490

Site improvements

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #54

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair services for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, for Cottage Grove Health Center, Englewood Health Center, Jorge Prieto Health Center, Logan Square Health Center, Robbins Health Center, and the replacement of the HVAC system for the Logan Square Health Center, for the Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2006.  (893-450 Account).  Requisition No. 48932601.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #55

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

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

 

REQ. NO.

 

ACCOUNT NO.

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT PERIOD

48980418

898-441

Computer networking for

CAT5/infrastructure supplies

11/01/04 through 10/31/05

 

 

 

 

4890424

898-310

Meat products

11/16/04 through 11/15/05

 

 

 

 

48980425

898-310

Bread, rolls and pastries

11/03/04 through 11/02/05

 

 

 

 

48980427

898-310

Fresh produce/whole

10/04/04 through 10/03/05

 

 

 

 

48980428

898-310

Dry goods

10/08/04 through 10/07/05

 

*  *  *  *  *


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #56

 

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 microfilming services of inpatient/outpatient billing documents for the Department of Finance.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007.  (897-246 Account).  Requisition No. 48970696.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #57

 

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 consumable supplies for a vendor provided Autologous Transfusion System for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Surgical Services.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970683.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #58

 

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 custom-made cardiovascular packs for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Surgical Services.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970682.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #59

 

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 the following food products for the Department of Nutrition and Food Services:

 

REQ. NO.

DESCRIPTION

 

 

58970001

Bread and rolls

58970002

Prepared salads

58970003

Seafood products

58970004

Poultry products

58970005

Dairy products

58970006

Sandwiches (pre-made)

58970007

Grocery items (staples)

 

Contract period:  January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.  (897-310 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #60

 

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 electrocardiogram (EKG) disposable resting electrodes, thermal and laser recording paper for the Department of Adult Cardiology.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007.  (897-365 Account).  Requisition No. 48970712.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #61

 

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 specialized neurological surgical instruments and disposable supplies manufactured by Codman & Shurtleff, Civco, Dupaco, 3M, Microtek, V. Mueller, Pilling Weck, Ruggles™ Instruments, Siverglide, and Zimmer, for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Surgical Services.  These items can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 58970012.

 

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #62

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Graphic Purchasing Solutions, Northbrook, Illinois, for the printing of specimen ballot booklets and ballot pages for the two (2) elections to be held in 2005.

 

Reason:

Ballot or ballot materials are exempt from competitive bidding per Ordinance 92-O-25, approved by the County Board on April 21, 1992, as amended.  Of the eight (8) Request for Proposals solicited, Graphic Purchasing Solutions was the lowest qualified respondent to meet all requirements.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $987,150.00.  One time purchase.  (524-240 Account).  Requisition No. 55240005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #63

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with J.J. Collins, Woodridge, Illinois, for the printing of applications for ballot books for the (3) three upcoming elections.


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #63 cont’d

 

Reason:

Ballot or ballot materials are exempt from competitive bidding per ordinance 92-O-25, approved and adopted by the County Board on April 21, 1992, as amended.  Of the (3) three Request for Proposals solicited, J.J. Collins was the lowest qualified respondent to meet all requirements.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $175,000.00.  One time purchase.  (524-240 Account).  Requisition No. 55240004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #64

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Unety Management Consultants, Chicago, Illinois.  Unety Management Consultants will implement the plan to migrate the Criminal Court Case Management System from an outdated sequential file technology to the use of relational technology for storing, maintaining and accessing electronic criminal case information.

 

Reason:

The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the direction of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), the granting agency.  Of the six (6) firms submitting responses to the RFP, Unety Management Consultants was the lowest responder deemed most able to fulfill all requirements.  This project represents a significant step in the process of developing an integrated criminal justice environment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $187,500.00.  Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.  (783-260 Account).  Requisition No. 47830301.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #65

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with H & W Computer Systems, Inc., Boise, Idaho to develop and implement a browser front end for the current outdated Criminal Court Case Management System environment.

 

Reason:

The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the direction of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), the granting agency.  Of the six (6) firms submitting responses to the RFP, H & W Computer Systems, Inc. was the lowest responder deemed most able to fulfill all requirements.  This project will provide internal and external users of the Clerk’s Criminal Court System improved access to criminal case information, such as warrant data and case disposition.  This project is another step in the overall process of providing complete, accurate, timely and accessible criminal information to justice system stakeholders.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $150,000.00.  Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.  (785-260 Account).  Requisition Nos. 47850301, 47850302 and 47850303.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #66

 

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 Pitney Bowes, Danbury, Connecticut, for the purchase of an “8” Series Inserting System.  All costs associated with delivery, installation, training and maintenance for a three-year period is included.  Two obsolete inserters currently owned will be used as trade-ins.

 

Reason:

Pitney Bowes is the sole manufacturer, distributor and service provider for this product.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $145,076.00.  One time purchase.  (717/009-530 Account).  Requisition No. 40090015.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #67

 

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 Synergistic Networks, Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois, for development, upgrades, and hosting services, for the Circuit Court of Cook County’s web site.

 

Reason:

In 1999 proposals were solicited from several web-site development companies to build the court’s web site.  Synergistic Networks, Inc. was selected to design and launch the site based upon their pricing and comprehensive proposal.  Since that time they have maintained, revised and enhanced the site while acquiring a detailed knowledge of the court and the structure of the site.  This contract will provide for the continued maintenance of the Circuit Court of Cook County’s web site, www.cookcountycourt.org.  The contract will also include additional content to the website.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $40,000.00.  Contract period:  September 4, 2004 through September 3, 2005.  (310-260 Account).  Requisition No. 43100020.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #68

 

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 ADT Security Services, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, for the purchase of twelve (12) EMS-2000i cellular home monitoring receiving units.  The contract also provides one (1) year of technical support.

 

Reason:

The equipment acquired through this contract will be used to monitor at-risk juveniles who have been ordered by the court to be electronically monitored as an alternative to detention.  An electronic bracelet, secured to the juvenile’s ankle, transmits to a receiving unit installed in the minor’s home.  A cellular communication system integrated within the receiving unit lets a 24-hour monitoring center ascertain if the juvenile is complying with the court order.  The cellular system only communicates with the monitoring center and cannot be used for other calls.  The unit offers flexibility and convenience by allowing probation officers to set customized parameters for monitoring juveniles via the internet.  Up to the minute activity reports can also be accessed through a secure-web-site connection.  The units proposed for purchase are compatible with the EMS-2000i bracelet transmitters, previously purchased.  ADT Security Services, Inc. is the exclusive distributor and provider of technical support in North America for the EMS-2000i units.

 


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #68 cont’d

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $24,000.00 (717/326-570 Account).  Grant funded amount:  $20,000.00 - (820-260 Account).  Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.  Requisition Nos. 43260024 and 48200004.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #69

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), St. Paul, Minnesota, for application development and consulting services.  The resulting application and consulting services will include projects such as the design of economic development  analysis utility tools for data management to support analysis and decision-making, the expansion of the Assessor’s parcel query application, data viewing and application development for the nontechnical agencies, integration of Building and Zoning permit tracking, design and construction of Zoning Board of Appeals zoning district data, the integration of the Emergency Telephone System existing CAD and tactical maps, and the development of policies and procedures for Homeland Security initiatives.

 

Reason:

The vendor, Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) is the software developer for the geographical information systems (GIS) ARC software that the County uses to graphically manage its land based data.  ESRI’s knowledge of its product, high industry standing for the use of GIS for homeland security and policy/procedures will make them a valuable asset in the development of the County’s GIS applications.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $350,000.00.  Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.  (545-260 Account).  Requisition No. 45450002.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #70

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

EDWIN A. BURNETTE, Public Defender

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Aspen Publishers, Inc., New York, New York, for the purchase of four hundred fifty-five (455) copies of Cleary & Graham’s Handbook of Illinois Evidence, 8th Edition.

 

Reason:

Aspen Publishers, Inc. offers a substantial government discount available only from the publisher.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $50,750.70.  One time purchase.  (260-353 Account).  Requisition No. 42600047.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #71

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

TERRIE McDERMOTT, Executive Director, Department of Women’s Justice Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Dr. Doreen Salina PhD/Salina & Associates, Chicago, Illinois, to provide required supervision of graduate psychology students, expand, develop and implement mental health services to Department of Women’s Justice Services (DWJS) participants.


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #71 cont’d

 

Reason:

Dr. Salina is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  Her areas of expertise include correctional health and clinical forensic psychology; design, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS prevention and health promotion programs; clinical, program and forensic consultation, and psychological evaluation.  Dr. Salina’s expertise in supervision of graduate students will benefit the department allowing students to provide mental health services at no cost to DWJS.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $96,000.00.  Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.  (212-298 Account).  Requisition No. 42120021.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #72

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

TERRIE McDERMOTT, Executive Director, Department of Women’s Justice Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Linda Bauer, LCSW, Oak Park, Illinois, to provide group and individual psychotherapy, interdisciplinary staffing, and crisis intervention for the Department of Women’s Justice Services.

 

Reason:

Ms. Bauer is a licensed clinical social worker with tremendous work experience in counseling for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  She employs a gender-specific trauma recovery and empowerment model in her work with sexual abuse survivors.  The treatment plans take into special consideration the specific needs of the women who are in the Female Furlough Program.  This treatment modality fits well within the purpose of the Department of Women’s Justice Services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $48,000.00.  Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.  (212-298 Account).  Requisition No. 42120022.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #73

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JOSEPH MURPHY, Deputy Director, HIDTA

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Thomas K. Donahue, Esq., Palos Park, Illinois, to serve as Executive Director of the Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Federal Grant Program.

 

Reason:

Mr. Donahue’s current term as the Executive Director of the Chicago HIDTA will expire on July 31, 2004.  He has been approved for renewal by the Chicago HIDTA Executive Board.  The Executive Board is comprised of agency heads from various federal, state and local law enforcement agencies participating in the HIDTA program.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount: $130,000.00.  Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005.  (655-260 Account).  Requisition No. 46550201.

 

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #74

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JACK KELLY, Chief Financial Officer

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Motorola, Inc., Boulder, Colorado, for E911 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system upgrade and installation of primary and backup servers, backup recovery solution, CAD software, client/workstation, monitors, support hardware and installation, including a one-year warranty.

 

Reason:

Existing CAD hardware and software has been in use for approximately eight (8) years therefore the original servers and hardware will no longer be supported as of January 2005.  Motorola, Inc. owns proprietary software and is the only vendor able to upgrade and convert legacy data seamlessly into the new CAD’s system.  Premier CAD software is not available through a reseller.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $834,459.00.  One time purchase.  (715/211-570 Account).  Requisition No. 42110055.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #75

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Wright Line, Worcester, Massachusetts, for the purchase of eighteen (18) dispatcher console workstations.

 

Reason:

Wright Line is the sole provider and sole manufacturer of these telecommunication workstations.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $212,748.63.  One time purchase.  (537-570 Account).  Requisition No. 45370102.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #76

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

ADRIENNE D. MEBANE, Chief of Staff, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Child’s Play Touring Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, to continue its educational, anti-violence teaching program using fiscal year 2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds.

 

Reason:

Child’s Play Touring Theatre is a nationally acclaimed, not-for-profit teaching and drama group that has worked with the State’s Attorney’s Office for the past five years to create workshops for Cook County schools that teach young people ages 8 to 12 how to deal with violence in their communities and improve self esteem while improving reading and writing skills.  The program will be introduced in several schools across Cook County.  In previous years these have included schools such as Byrd Academy (Cabrini Green), Jungman School (Pilsen), Coles Elementary (84th and Yates), Stevenson School (Niles) and Lawrence Elementary (99th and Crandon).

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grand funded amount:  $50,000.00.  Contract period:  April 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.  (837-260 Account).  Requisition No. 48370084.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #77

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN M. RABA, M.D., Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Dr. Eugene Lidow, M.D., Chicago, Illinois, to provide professional radiologist services on a part-time basis.

 

Reason:

Dr. Eugene Lidow, M.D. is a radiologist licensed in the State of Illinois.  He will provide 1,500 hours of onsite radiology service.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $225,000.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.  (240-272 Account).  Requisition No. 52400005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #78

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN M. RABA, M.D., Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Siemens Medical Systems, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, for maintenance service for various radiology equipment.

 

Reason:

Siemens Medical Systems is the manufacturer and the only known distributor that provides service and replacement parts for this equipment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $489,000.00 ($244,500.00 per year).  Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2006.  (240-442 Account).  Requisition No. 52400006.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #79

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 26, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, for support and maintenance services for the current clinical information systems.  Cerner Corporation was the vendor that was selected to provide the clinical computing environment for the care of the patients.

 

Reason:

With the successful implementation of the systems at Stroger Hospital of Cook County and rollout to the other Bureau of Health Services facilities, it is necessary for the vendor to provide maintenance services.  The maintenance includes new and enhanced software releases, twenty-four hour problem support and resolution, bug fixes and other support.  This amount also includes the purchase of additional clinical software for physician documentation and bar coding software for the safer delivery of medication for the patients.

 

This support is necessary so the Bureau of Health Services can continue to operate the system and provide clinical information computing resources for the care of the patients throughout the Bureau of Health Services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $4,418,903.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (715/897-579 Account).  Requisition No. 48974013.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #80

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with B. Braun Medical, Inc., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of dual system catheters for the Department of Radiology for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Reason:

B. Braun Medical, Incorporated is the only known manufacturer and distributor of dual system catheters.  This technology enables the physician to use either the femoral or the jugular approach during x-ray procedures.  The system is designed to protect patients against recurrent pulmonary embolism (blood clot).

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $48,750.00.  Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.  (893-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48932594.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #81

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 16, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts for commercial nursing registry services for the Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Department of Public Health, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County with the following vendors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor

 

 

Stroger

Hospital

of Cook County

(897)

 

 

Provident

Hospital

of Cook County

(891)

 

 

Oak Forest

Hospital

of Cook County

(898)

Ambulatory

and

Community Health Network of Cook County

(893)

 

Cermak

Health

Services

of Cook County

(240)

 

 

 

Dept. of Public Health

(895)

 

Med-Call Health Care, Inc.,

Chicago, Illinois

 

$200,000.00

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

-0-

 

$225,000.00

 

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional

Nursing, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois

$500,000.00

-0-

-0-

$350,000.00

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gareda Diversified

Business Services, Inc.

Calumet City, Illinois

$1,400,000.00

$1,100,000.00

$1,000,000.00

$550,000.00

$450,000.00

$50,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LMR Nursing

Services, Inc.

Naperville, Illinois

$700,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nursefinders of

Oak Lawn, Inc.

Oak Lawn, Illinois

-0-

-0-

$160,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro-Med Staffing , Inc.

Frankfort, Illinois

-0-

-0-

$160,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #81 cont’d

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor

 

 

Stroger

Hospital

of Cook County

(897)

 

 

 

Provident

Hospital

of Cook County

(891)

 

 

Oak Forest

Hospital

of Cook County

(898)

Ambulatory

and

Community Health Network of Cook County

(893)

 

Cermak

Health

Services

of Cook County

(240)

 

 

 

Dept. of Public Health

(895)

Nursefinders

Chicago, Illinois

-0-

$200,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Care, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois

-0-

-0-

-0-

$450,000.00

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intelistaf, Inc. a/k/a

Gentiva Staffing

Oak Brook, Illinois

-0-

-0-

$160,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro Care Medical

Staffing, LLC

Kankakee, Illinois

-0-

-0-

$200,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Health Facility

Staffing Services, Inc.

Evergreen Park, Illinois

 

-0-

-0-

$160,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

Maxim Health Care Services, Inc.

Oak Park, Illinois

 

$300,000.00

-0-

-0-

$350,000.00

$25,000.00

-0-

Medical Staffing Network

Lombard, Illinois

$400,000.00

$100,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Nurse Agency, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois

$500,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Medical Resources

Brookfield, Ohio

$200,000.00

-0-

$160,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midwest Medical Staffing

Oak Park, Illinois

$400,000.00

$100,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Medical Resources

Chicago, Illinois

$400,000.00

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Comprehensive Services

Chicago, Illinois

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

-0-

$50,000.00

 

___________

   ___________

 ____________

 ___________

 __________

__________

Total:   $11,000.000.00

$5,000,000.00

$1,500,000.00

$2,000,000.00

$1,700,000.00

$700,000.00

$100,000.00

 

Reason:      It is necessary to contract with commercial nursing registries in order to supplement the nursing staff.

 

Total Fiscal Impact (Grand Total): $11,000,000.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact for Stroger Hospital of Cook County:  $5,000,000.00.  (897-275 Account).  Requisition Nos. 58970009, 58970010, 58970011, 58970013, 58970014, 58970015, 58970016, 58970017, 58970018 and 58970019.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact for Provident Hospital of Cook County:  $1,500,000.00.  (891-275 Account).  Requisition Nos.  58910000, 58910001, 58910002 and 58910003.


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #81 cont’d

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County:  $2,000,000.00.  (898-275 Account).  Requisition Nos. 58980001, 58980002, 58980003, 58980004, 58980005, 58980006, 58980007 and 58980008.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact for the Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County:  $1,700,000.00.  (893-275 Account).  Requisition Nos. 58932501, 58932502, 58932503 and 58932504.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact for Cermak Health Services of Cook County:  $700,000.00.  (240-275 Account).  Requisition Nos. 52400001, 52400002 and 52400003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact for the Department of Public Health:  $100,000.00.  (895-275 Account).  Requisition Nos. 58955275 and 58955276.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #82

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Steris Corporation, Mentor, Ohio, for the purchase of consumable supplies and accessories for cleaning, decontamination and sterilization equipment.

 

Reason:

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $36,000.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2006.  (891-362 Account).  Requisition No. 58910004.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #83

 

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 Edwards Lifesciences, L.L.C., Irvine, California, for the purchase of various heart allografts, pericardial/mitral valve bioprosthesis and annuloplasty rings/bands for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Surgical Services.

 

Reason:

Edwards Lifesciences, L.L.C. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the bioprosthesis and annuloplasty rings/bands and the only known distributor of the heart allograft products.  These items are necessary for open heart surgery to replace arteries, valves and other heart components.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $600,000.00 ($300,000.00 per year).  Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970680.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #84

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Boston Scientific Corporation, Quincy, Massachusetts, for the purchase of disposable urological surgical supplies.

 

Reason:

Boston Scientific Corporation is the only known manufacturer and distributor of patented glidewire technology that resists kinking and enables the surgeon to advance the guide wires through ureteral strictures for the removal of kidney stones impacted in the ureteral wall.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $550,000.00 ($275,000.00 per year); [$150,000.00 per year - (891-362 Account); $300,000.00 per year - (897-362 Account); and $100,000.00 per year - (898-362 Account)].  Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006.  Requisition Nos. 48910569, 48970681 and 48980458.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #85

 

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 Datascope Corporation, Fairfield, New Jersey, for the purchase of co-lumen intra-aortic balloon catheters for the Datascope intra-aortic balloon pumps owned by the hospital for the Department of Adult Cardiology Medicine.

 

Reason:

Datascope Corporation is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the co-lumen intra-aortic balloon catheters compatible with the existing equipment.  These catheters enable cardiovascular support for both medical and surgical patients.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $178,600.00 ($89,300.00 per year).  Contract period:  November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2006.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970713.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #86

 

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 Neurosciences, Plainsboro, New Jersey, for the purchase of intracranial pressure monitoring and drainage kits for the Camino® intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors owned by the hospital for the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery.

 

Reason:

Integra Neurosciences is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the intracranial pressure monitoring and drainage kits used in the treatment of head injuries, subdural hematomas and brain swelling due to trauma.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $139,620.00 ($69,810.00 per year).  Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2006.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 58970008.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.


 

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #87

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for eleven (11) months, Contract No. 04-45-668 with Deloitte Consulting, LLP., Atlanta, Georgia, to provide, furnish and implement an automated cashiering system to support cash management, security, and case initiation for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

 

Reason:

The actual work on this contract did not commence until February 2004, when all parties were able to commit to proceeding without interruptions.  This eleven (11) month extension brings the contract into line with the project time-line.  The expiration date of the current contract is September 30, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  October 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #88

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for eleven (11) months, Contract No. 03-45-667 with PTW & Co., Chicago, Illinois, to provide management consulting services for the cashiering and security systems project of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

 

Reason:

PTW & Co. will act in cooperation with and on behalf of the management of the Clerk of the Circuit Court to implement the new cashiering and security systems solution for the Clerk’s office.  Among other tasks, they will review existing business processes, coordinate the project implementation, monitor quality assurance, assist in resolving change orders, and ensure deliverables meet both the project objectives and the established timeline.  The actual work on this contract did not commence until February 2004, when all parties were able to commit to proceeding without interruptions. This eleven (11) month extension brings the contract into line with the project timeline.  The expiration date of the current contract is September 30, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  October 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #89

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 03-45-370 with City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, to continue to develop, design and conduct customized training in workplace diversity and ethics, basic workplace foreign language, time/stress management training and leadership development.  Training will take place at four (4) convenient locations.  Sessions will meet for full days and train approximately 25 students per session.  All 2300 employees will receive training in diversity and ethics and time/stress management, two (2) 7 hour sessions.  A total of 400 employees (managers) will receive training in Leadership Development, two (2) 7 hour sessions; and 300 employees on a voluntary basis will receive training in basic workplace foreign language, one (1) 7 hour session.


PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #89 cont’d

 

Reason:

City Colleges of Chicago had developed excellent staff development courses and offers the courses in several locations and/or in cooperation with other community colleges.  City Colleges will work with Clerk of the Circuit Court staff in tailoring the programs to the specific needs of the Clerk’s employees.  Due to the large number of staff attending these training classes, working with the employees schedule and operational needs, training with City Colleges, which began in June 2003, needs to be extended through November 30, 2004.  This extension will permit the scheduling of make-up sessions for the series of Leadership Development Workshops.  The expiration date of the current contract is August 31, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  September 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #90

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for five (5) months, Contract No. 03-42-732 with Judith A. Pier, CRM, Chicago, Illinois, to provide records management consulting services for developing and training of staff in standardized central file (active filing) operations, creation of active filing plans that will integrate active record keeping programs into life cycle management model, and provision of general help with records management issues within the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County focusing exclusively on the active file management activities.

 

Reason:

Ms. Pier is assisting in the development of policies and procedures for active filing specifications for the inter-filing of loose paper documents within several court divisions and is designing unique paper sorting systems for each division.  The work is being done in conjunction with the reconfiguration of shelving and other storage, extending the overall project time frame beyond original plans.  The expiration date of the current contract is June 30, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  July 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #91

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one year, Contract No. 03-45-719 with Velma Butler & Company, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, to perform a system-wide operational efficiency review and analysis of the workflows and human resource allocation of the divisions within the County and Civil Bureaus and Suburban District offices.

 

Reason:

Velma Butler & Company, Ltd. has extensive prior experience and is quite familiar with operations in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and in Cook County.  The staff who will be involved in this project have extensive consulting and technical expertise, broad-based accounting/auditing experience, and demonstrated familiarity with public agencies.  The actual work on this contract did not commence until February 2004, when all parties were able to commit to proceeding without interruptions.  This one year extension brings the contract into line without the project time-line.  The expiration date of the current contract is August 31, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #92

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and increase by $81,100.00, Contract No. 04-41-196 with Analytical Science Corporation, Crestwood, Illinois, for the purchase of an automated timekeeping system.

 

Board approved amount 09-16-03:

$247,880.00

Increase requested:

    81,100.00

Adjusted amount:

$328,980.00

 

Reason:

Analytical Science Corporation has developed a customized interface to the County’s JD Edwards payroll system.  Analytical Science Corporation’s automated timekeeping system is installed in several Cook County departments and agencies.  This increase is required for costs of proximity card readers instead of “swipe card” reader/clocks.  The proximity reader system will accommodate a large number of employees more quickly than swipe cards.  Each proximity reader (70 units) costs $855.00 more than the swipe card units.  In addition, the proximity cards for 2500 employees will add $21,250.00 to the current contract.  This contract was a one time purchase.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $81,100.00.  (715/335-579 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #93

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $1,445,000.00, Contract No. 00-43-397 with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, for food service.

 

Board approved amount 08-09-00:

$39,111,874.56

Previous increase approved 12-04-01:

    291,489.00

Previous increase approved 11-04-03:

134,685.00

Previous increase approved 06-15-04:

134,685.00

This increase requested:

  1,445,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$41,117,733.56

 

Reason:

The Department of Corrections provides approximately 245,000 meals per week.  Due to inmate counts that have increased, the original requested amount was insufficient to cover the entire four years of the contract.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,445,000.00.  (239-223 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #94

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

                                                      Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for five (5) months, Contract No. 00-41-1250 with Stewards Technology, Inc., Matteson, Illinois, for a Countywide telecommunication management system to automate telephone work orders, directory, call/cost accounting, help desk, and inventory management functions.


PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #94 cont’d

 

Reason:

This extension will allow for the final payment to the vendor which could not be made until financial difficulties of the company were resolved.  The expiration date of the current contract is April 30, 2004.

 

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  May 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #95

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $57,488.95 and extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 02-51-1027 with Enterprise Leasing of Chicago, Lombard, Illinois, for the rental of twelve (12) mid-size vehicles for the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Division.

 

Board approved amount 12-17-02:

$135,216.00

Increase requested:

    57,488.95

Adjusted amount:

$192,704.95

 

Reason:

This increase and extension will allow the Department of Child Support Enforcement Division to pay Enterprise Leasing of Chicago agreement for the rental of vehicles.  The expiration date of the current contract was December 31, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $57,488.95.  Contract extension:  January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.  (781-634 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #96

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005, Contract No. 04-42-363 with Community Mental Health Council, Chicago, Illinois, for services and interventions to juveniles as designed by MST Services.  Community Mental Health Council will be the local provider of the multi-systemic therapy model.

 

Reason:

This extension will enable our office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) under the Project Reclaim Program.  The expiration date of the current contract was September 30, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #97

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005, Contract No. 04-42-362 with Youth Outreach Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the treatment of juveniles working in the Balanced and Restorative Justice Program (BARJ).  Youth Outreach Services, Inc. will provide a comprehensive collaborative strategy based on the principles of BARJ to provide each juvenile with a service plan identifying specific skills and knowledge that the youth needs to develop and where the services will be obtained.

 

Reason:

This extension will enable our office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) under the Project Reclaim Program.  The expiration date of the current contract was September 30, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #98

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005, Contract No. 04-42-46 with Central Baptist Family Services, Waukegan, Illinois, to provide rehabilitation services for juvenile sex offenders utilizing the Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) model, as designed by MST Services.  Central Baptist Family Services will be the local provider of the Multi-Systemic Therapy model and administer services to a random sample of juvenile offenders whom the juvenile court determines should be placed on probation with treatment.

 

Reason:

This extension will enable our office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) under the Project Reclaim Program.  The expiration date of the current contract was September 30, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #99

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005, Contract No. 03-41-554 with CIBER, Inc., Sacramento, California, for the legal case management system for the State’s Attorney’s Juvenile Justice Bureau.

 

Reason:

This extension will enable our office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) under the Project Reclaim Program.  The expiration date of the current contract was March 31, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #100

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005, Contract No. 04-41-464 with the University of Illinois at Chicago for the coordination and provision of counseling and treatment services to be provided by the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention to juveniles involved in Project Reclaim.  The Chicago Project works as a coordinating organization developing, implementing and supporting accelerated community based, county, and city wide prevention, intervention, and advocacy initiatives.

 

Reason:

This extension will enable our office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) under the Project Reclaim Program.  The expiration date of the current contract was September 30, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  October 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #101

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $484,000.00, Contract No. 02-53-849 with Morrison Management Specialists, Atlanta, Georgia, for the food service program.

 

Board approved amount 09-05-02:

$2,610,290.00

Increase requested:

    484,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$3,094,290.00

 

Reason:

This request is required to provide sufficient funds to meet the increase in patient census over original contract estimates and the unexpected replacement of food preparation equipment in the Dietary Department.  The expiration date of the current contract is September 7, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $484,000.00.  (891-223 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #102

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $167,924.00, Contract No. 02-45-656 with Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, for specialized genetic laboratory testing services for genetic diseases for the Department of Pediatrics, Genetic Division and the Department of Pathology, Hematopathology Division.

 

Board approved amount 11-20-01:

$200,000.00

Previous increase approved 05-20-03:    

  149,668.00

This increase requested:

167,924.00

Adjusted amount:

$517,592.00

 

Reason:

This request is necessary due to an unanticipated increase in the number of requests for cytogenetic testing in adults and pediatrics patients for determination of genetic and/or hematopathology abnormalities.  The expiration of the current contract is October 31, 2004

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $167,924.00.  (897-278 Account).


 

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS

 

ITEM #103

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 03-41-12 with Pickens Kane Moving and Storage, Chicago, Illinois; Contract No. 03-41-10 with Reo Moving and Storage, Chicago, Illinois; and Contract No. 03-41-08 with John Smith Moving Company, Chicago, Illinois; for the movement of election equipment and election related supplies.

 

Reason:

On July 9, 2002 the County Board of Commissioners approved a two (2) year extension option, to be exercised at the County’s sole discretion, which would allow us to secure these services at the same price as in the initial two (2) year term.

 

VENDOR

FY 2005

FY 2006

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

Pickens Kane Moving

and Storage Company

$531,390.00

$722,536.00

$1,253,926.00

Reo Moving and Storage

47,600.00

 95,200.00

  142,800.00

John Smith Moving Company

  47,600.00

  95,200.00

   142,800.00

 

$626,590.00

$912,936.00

$1,539,526.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,539,526.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2006.  (524-249 Account).  Requisition Nos. 55240001, 55240002 and 55240003.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #104

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

                                                      Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 03-43-821 with Cisco Systems, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, to purchase Cisco hardware and software used to maintain and upgrade the Cook County wide area network.

 

Reason:

As a unit of local government and member of the Illinois Century Network (ICN), Cook County is entitled to purchase Cisco Systems hardware and software at 42-1/2 percent off list price, the highest discount available to any customer.  By purchasing directly from Cisco Systems under the ICN agreement, the County will also benefit from Cisco System’s value-added technical support services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,750,000.00.  One time purchase.  (717/009-570 Account).  Requisition No. 40090012.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #105

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 02-42-1118 with Central States Institute of Addiction (CSI), Chicago, Illinois, an agency of Catholic Charities, for drug screening services for the court's drug treatment court program for adults.


PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

ITEM #105 cont’d

 

Reason:

Central States Institute of Addiction (CSI) has provided drug-testing services for the program since 1998, and alcohol, drug assessment, and intervention services to the court for more than thirty (30) years.  Under this contract, CSI collects and analyzes urine samples from program clients as ordered by the court for the court drug treatment programs in the Fourth Municipal District in Maywood and the Sixth Municipal District in Markham.  CSI utilizes FDA-approved procedures and maintains rigid chain-of-custody protocols.  Samples which initially test positive are re-tested to ensure accuracy.  CSI provides test results to the court within 24 hours of collection for a cost of $30.00 per test.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $100,000.00.  Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005.  (541-278 Account).  Requisition No. 45410052.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #106

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 02-41-1003 with NTT/Verio, Chicago, Illinois, for unlimited secure Internet access via dedicated circuit connections and web hosting services through Cook County's wide area network.

 

Reason:

The renewal of the contract will allow Cook County uninterrupted access to the Internet via the County's wide area network and have secure web hosting services.  NTT/Verio's technical capability, qualified personnel, prior demonstrated responsiveness and lowest cost to the County has aided the County in communicating with the public, business partners and other government agencies.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $210,000.00.  Contract period:  November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2005.  (023-260 Account).  Requisition No. 40230015.

 

APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS

 

ITEM #107

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 25, 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 of $145,840.78.

 

            Tele-Temp, Inc.                                                                                                 $  4,560.00

                        Clerical services:

 

            Ellison, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas:                                                   $54,955.55

                        Legal representation:     05/02/04 through 05/28/04

            John L. Bryan                                                                            $  9,250.00

                        Services and Expenses:  04/08/04 through 04/26/04

            Bill M. Strickland:                                                                      $  6,180.82

                        Services and Expenses:  through 05/25/04

            ARUP Fire Engineering:                                                             $10,782.50

                        Services:                       through 05/30/04

            EFI Engineering and Fire Investigations                                       $  1,819.00

                        Services:                       through 04/30/04

            Robert Perry Associates, Inc.                                                     $  2,000.00

                        Services and Expenses:  through 05/19/04


APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS continued

 

ITEM #107 cont’d

 

            Colgan Public Affairs                                                                 $17,774.08

                        Services and Expenses:  through 06/24/04

            Frederick W. Mowrer, Ph.D.                                                      $31,915.80

                        Services and Expenses:  through 05/31/04

            Phoenix Chemical Laboratory, Inc.                                             $  2,250.00

                        Services:                       through 05/25/04

            Miscellaneous witness expenses:                                                 $  1,377.87

            Cushman and Wakefield                                                             $  2,975.16

                        Commission Office Rent and Electric Expenses through 05/27/04

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                $141,280.78

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #108

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 30, 2004 from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $30,873.85 to Progressive Industries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for additional costs related to the installation of a high density mobile shelving unit in Child Protection Division at the Juvenile Justice Center.

 

Reason:

The installation of the high density mobile shelving at the Juvenile Justice Center required removing all court files from the current file room and housing them on-site in a temporary location.  This payment is necessary to cover the cost of the rental of file carts, rental and installation of temporary shelving, and the disassembly and removal of the current shelving, all required changes in the original work plan caused by the relocation of staff from the Cook County Administration Building into space at the Juvenile Justice Center.  The original plan was to use the current shelving in an empty room near the current file room.  However, the Auditorium was the only temporary location available and different shelving was required to avoid damage to the space and the carts were necessary to move files a much greater distance than previously planned.  The current shelving was not used as originally planned, and was removed from the building.  It will be used by the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Records Management Division at the County Warehouse at 2323 South Rockwell, Chicago, Illinois.  All of these unanticipated changes in the plan increased the vendor’s costs.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $30,873.85.  (717/529-530 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #109

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $99,906.00 to Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. (formerly Travelers & Immigrants Aid) of Chicago, Illinois.  The payment is for specialized services Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. provided to minors taking prescribed psychotropic medications who were referred by court order to the staff-secure shelters of the court’s Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department.  These services were rendered in 2003 for which funds at the time were not available.


APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS continued

ITEM #109 cont’d

 

Reason:

Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. is the supervising agent for the court’s two staff-secure shelters, a detention alternative program which provides short-term housing and living assistance for males and females ages 10-7 charged in delinquency petitions.  The shelter’s target populations are those minors presented for possible detention by youth officers whose circumstances merit secure detention, or minors who have been released from detention by judicial order who cannot link with a parent or guardian to secure their release.  Heartland has supervised the program, one of the components of the court’s nationally recognized Juvenile Alternatives Initiative, since its inception in 1995.

 

In 2003, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. expanded the target population for the staff-secure shelters to include, for the first time, minors taking prescribed psychotropic medications.  This expansion in the target population required the development of strict admission protocols, special monitoring and follow-up procedures, as well additional staff, to enable Heartland Human Services, Inc. to provide shelter services to these minors as an alternative to detention.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $99,906.00.  (326-237 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #110

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

MARIA PAPPAS, Cook County Treasurer

by

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Deputy Treasurer

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $248,444.79 to LaSalle Bank N.A. for lockbox services relative to the collection of real estate taxes via mail and 126 branches throughout Cook County for the period of February 2004 through May 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $248,444.79.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #111

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $23,003.12 to Medical Staffing Network, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for temporary staffing of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

 

Reason:

The request for payment is due to an unanticipated increase in necessity for temporary staffing in the Pharmacy Department, which exceeded the previous Purchase Order 135449-000-OP in the amount of $22,268.37.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $23,003.12.  (891-260 Account).

 

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS

 

ITEM #112

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 7, 2004 from

 

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

 

A communication has been received from Ms. Ruth M. Rothstein, Chief of the Bureau of Health Services and Mr. Michael E. LaMont, Director of the Office of Capital Planning and Policy outlining a course of initial action to plan for the development of a modern and state-of-the-art medical campus to support the Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  Mr. LaMont and Ms. Rothstein have made three (3) specific recommendations to explore options for consideration in support of this endeavor, to include a global search for a healthcare master planning consultant to work with their respective bureaus in developing evaluative strategies and final action recommendations.  Although Mr. LaMont spoke about this matter at a recent board meeting, I am submitting this more detailed communication for your review.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

ITEM #113

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 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 (DOC) Division XI Security Renovation Project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:     This project provides for the renovation and upgrade of the existing Division XI security system.  Improvements will include the replacement of all Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) touch screens, computers, and associated software, the replacement of existing intercom systems, and the replacement of the existing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system.

 

This work is necessary to support the operational requirements of both this facility and the Sheriff’s Office.

 

Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #114

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services contract with HOH Systems, Inc. for design and construction administration for the Oak Forest Hospital Isolation Room Monitoring System Project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

This project provides for the redesign of the existing isolation nursing units and morgue to bring these identified areas into compliance with current Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for ventilation in health care facilities.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $185,661.00.  Bond Issue (33000  Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #115

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 24, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services contract with HOH Systems, Inc. for design and construction administration services for the Countywide Fire and Life Safety System Upgrade Project - Package No. 4 at the Durand Building, the Hektoen Institute Building, the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and the Hawthorne Warehouse.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:   This project provides for the upgrading or replacement of fire detection and alarm systems at these locations.  Also included will be an exiting analysis of each facility.  This work is necessary to replace obsolete equipment and in order to remain compliant with current building and life safety codes.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $685,000.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #116

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 24, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services contract with Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc. for design and construction administration services for the Countywide Fire and Life Safety System Upgrade Project - Package No. 5 at the 2nd District Courthouse, the Robert J. Stein Institute of Forensic Medicine, and the Division VIII facility at the Department of Corrections Campus.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:   This project provides for the upgrading or replacement of fire detection and alarm systems at these locations.  Also included will be an exiting analysis of each facility.  This work is necessary to replace obsolete equipment and in order to remain compliant with current building and life safety codes.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $400,000.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #117

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval are the development budgets for eight (8) Daley Center projects budgeted for the 2004 fiscal year.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Automatic Transfer Switches                                                             $   235,536.00

Lobby West Escalator Replacement                                                        336,480.00

ADA Elevator Compliance                                                                     184,223.00

Replacement of Elevator Door Operating System                                     529,956.00

Penthouse Generator Set                                                                          33,648.00

Sewage Ejector Air Compressor Replacement                                           35,330.00

Automated Induction Controls                                                                   42,060.00

Carpet Installation                                                                                  126,180.00

                                                                                                         $1,523,413.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,523,413.00.  Bond Issue (34000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #118

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Amendment No. 1, payable to Environmental Design International, Inc. in the amount of $375,641.00, for building demolition at the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Campus Project.  This change order is for work necessary to complete the project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:   This amendment provides for additions to the scope of professional consulting services.  Included are the design of new heating and cooling systems at the Hektoen Building that is necessary to facilitate the demolition of the old central power plant and also oversight for the old Cook County Hospital Reuse assessment.


CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #118 cont’d

 

Contract No. 03-41-412

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                        $2,949,000.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                                      0.00

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                   $2,949,000.00

Amount of this Modification                                                                    375,641.00

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                      $3,324,641.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $375,641.00.  Bond Issue (28000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #119

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $393,553.16 to the contract with UBM, Inc., contractor for the Hektoen Building Renovation - Phase 2 at the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Campus.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:   This change order provides for new chilled water phasing and pressure testing, installation of new electric water heaters, modifications to the chilled water piping systems in the old central power house, and re-configuration of the chiller equipment room.  These changes are necessary in order to maintain cooling capabilities in the Hektoen and Durand buildings and to provide a seamless changeover from the old system to the new.

 

Contract No.  03-53-868

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                        $3,188,000.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                                      0.00

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                   $3,188,000.00

Amount of this Modification                                                                    393,553.16

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                      $3,581,553.16

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $393,553.16.  Bond Issue (28000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #120

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $95,271.73 to the contract with Divane Brothers Electric Co., contractor for the 6th District Courthouse HVAC Upgrade Project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:   This change order provides for the repair for mixing boxes found to be in poor condition and the purchase and installation of 27 new smoke detectors.


CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #120 cont’d

 

Contract No.  03-53-686

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                          $504,000.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                                      0.00

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                     $504,000.00

Amount of this Modification                                                                      95,271.73

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                         $599,271.73

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $95,271.73.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #121

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for construction Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $51,950.00 payable to Reliable and Associates Construction Company, for the Countywide ADA Compliance Project - Phase II, Group I at the 2nd District Courthouse.  The change order is for work necessary to complete this project.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:   This change order provides for the modification of gallery seating, dividing walls, and witness seating in several courtrooms to better accommodate handicapped persons and their movement into and out of the courtroom.  This also provides for a 31 day contract extension.

 

Contract No.  03-53-789

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                        $2,888,000.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                                      0.00

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                   $2,888,000.00

Amount of this Modification                                                                      51,950.00

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                      $2,939,950.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $51,950.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #122

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 24, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 4, a credit to the contract with Mid-American/Phoenix in the amount of ($186,595.78).  This company was the contractor of Countywide Elevator Modernization Project - Phase I, Bid Package No. 3.  It is respectfully requested that his Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:   This change order provides for new car safeties on elevators 11-12, replacement of the power feed for elevator 11, installation of phone lines for cars 1-13, patching of a hoistway, and deletion from the contract upgrades of an elevator at the Jefferson Building.


CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #122 cont’d

 

Contract No.  00-53-1114

 

Original Contract Sum                                                                        $4,338,163.00

Total Changes to-date                                                                            118,908.30

Adjusted Contract to-date                                                                   $4,457,071.30

Amount of this Modification                                                                   (186,595.78)

Adjusted Contract Sum                                                                      $4,270,475.52

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  ($186,595.78).  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

REAL ESTATE MATTERS

 

ITEM #123

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 13, 2004 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting authorization to extend the existing contract, Contract No. 01-54-528 Rebid, with Jonette Products Enterprises, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, to provide food service management at the second floor cafeteria in the Criminal Court Administration Building located at 2650 South California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.  The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the Contract on June 5, 2001.

 

The Board of Commissioners authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for a new contract on March 23, 2004.  The Office of Capital Planning and Policy has indicated that this facility will be renovated in the near future.  Due to the inconvenience of construction work in and around the cafeteria, it will be difficult to transition to a new food service provider at this time.  Further, with the enhanced equipment and improved facilities resulting from the renovation, it is likely that bids will be higher if the process is postponed until the project is completed.  The current contractor, Jonette Products Enterprises, Ltd. is willing to continue to operate the cafeteria under the terms agreed upon in June 2001, until such time renovations are complete.

 

Based upon the foregoing, authorization is requested to extend the contract for a period of one year, and with the option to extend for an additional period of one year if necessary, to allow for completion of the capital project.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #124

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 21, 2004 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

On May 30, 2004 a parcel of vacant real estate, excess to County needs and available for sale was advertised for sale.  The Honorable Members of the Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting of September 4, 2003 authorized permission to sell the parcel.  The description of property to be sold is a regular shaped parcel of land being at Lot 39 and 40 in Block 9 in V.H. Surghnor’s Subdivision of Blocks 9 and 16 in O’Dells Addition to Euclid Park, a subdivision of the east 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 37 north, Range 14, in the City of Chicago, in Calumet Township, Cook County, Illinois.

 

Total:  5,993.76 square feet or 0.1376 acres

 

It has been determined by all agencies involved that the subject property is no longer needed for highway purposes and can be released for sale.

 

Name of Bidder

Amount of Bid

Certified Appraised Value

 

 

 

D & E Homes, LLC

$39,600.00

$38,000.00

 

Recommend approval of sale to D & E Homes, LLC and that a quit-claim deed be prepared and given in exchange for a certified check in the amount of $39,600.00.

 

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

 

ITEM #125

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 21, 2004 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

On May 30, 2004 a small parcel of vacant real estate, excess to County needs and available for sale, was advertised for sale.  The Honorable Members of the Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting of February 19, 2004 authorized permission to sale the parcel.  The description of property to be sold a non-buildable irregular portion of Lot 29 of the Eisenhower Expressway Plat 403.8 Section:  006-3838 in Block 2 of Vendley and Company’s First Addition to Hillside Acres, a resubdivision of Porter’s Addition to Hillside in the west half of the northeast quarter of Section 18, Township 39 north, Range 12, east of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County Illinois, north of I-290, east of Irving, south of Adams Street, Hillside, Illinois.

 

Total:  5,522.46 square feet or 0.1268 acres (irregular)

 

It has been determined by all agencies involved that the subject property is no longer needed for highway purposes and can be released for sale.

 

Name of Bidders

Amount of Bid

Certified Appraised Value

 

 

 

Dora L. Allen

$14,505.00

$14,500.00

 

Recommend approval of sale to Dora L. Allen and that a quit claim deed be prepared and given in exchange for a certified check in the amount of $14,505.00.

 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

 

ITEM #126

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JACK KELLY, Chief Financial Officer

 

submitting the Independent Auditor’s Report dated May 1, 2004, from Sam D. Macaluso & Associates, Certified Public Accountants for the period ending November 30, 2003.  This audit report contains a Statement of Revenues Collected, Expenditures Paid and Changes in Fund Balances for the two State Equitable Sharing Program administered by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office along with Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance and on Internal Control.

 

I respectfully request that this report be referred to the Audit Committee.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER PERAICA

 

ITEM #127

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER SIMS

 

ITEM #128

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under her supervision on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #129

 

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


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #130

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 11, 2004 from

 

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

 

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

 

LOCATION

 

TYPE

 

SECTION NUMBER

Techny Road,

Shermer Road to West Fork

North Branch of the Chicago River

(Village of Northbrook)

 

Bituminous reconstruction with median

99-A7622-03-FP

88th/86th Avenue,

111th Street to 103rd Street

(City of Palos Hills)

 

Bituminous reconstruction with median and patching

01-W3016-02-FP

127th Street,

State Street to Archer Avenue

(Village of Lemont)

 

Bituminous reconstruction with median

97-B5014-01-PV

Ridgeland Avenue

over Calumet Sag Channel; and

Cal-Sag Road (IL 83) to 119th Street (ext.)

(Village of Alsip and the City of Palos Heights)

 

Bridge deck repairs and resurfacing

01-W3714-04-BR

Francisco Avenue,

over Calumet Sag Channel

(Unincorporated Worth Township)

 

Bridge repairs

01-W9513-04-BR

67th Street

at East Avenue

(Village of Hodgkins)

 

Intersection channelization and traffic signal installation

02-B7021-03-CH

West Bartlett Road,

Spitzer Road to Illinois Route 59

(Ingalton Avenue)

(Village of Bartlett)

 

Reconstruct to four lanes with median

00-B1003-05-RP

Munger/Naperville Road,

DuPage County Line to

West Bartlett Road

(Village of Bartlett)

 

Construct new road (four lanes with median)

00-V4437-02-RP

Sunset Ridge Road,

Willow Road to Skokie Road

(Villages of Northfield and Northbrook)

 

Bituminous reconstruction and resurfacing

97-W3444-01-FP

Sunset Ridge Road

over the Middle Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River

(Village of Northbrook)

 

Bridge deck replacement

97-W3445-02-BR


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #130 cont’d

 

LOCATION

 

TYPE

 

SECTION NUMBER

123rd Street at Cicero Avenue; 123rd Street at Kedzie Avenue; 123rd Street, Kedzie Avenue to GTW/CN Railroad; and

Pulaski Road at 126th Street

(Village of Alsip and the City of Blue Island)

 

Bituminous reconstruction, resurfacing and widening

04-B7530-01-FP

State Street,

26th Street to Joe Orr Road

(City of Chicago Heights)

 

Concrete patching

04-W5602-05-RP

104th Avenue,

131st Street to 107th Street

(Unincorporated Palos Township)

 

Two lane bituminous resurfacing

04-W2513-04-RS

Walters Avenue,

Waukegan Road to Lee Road

(Village of Northbrook)

 

Two lane bituminous reconstruction

04-A7322-03-FP

Lee Road,

Walters Avenue to Dundee Road

(Village of Northbrook)

 

Two lane bituminous reconstruction

04-A7323-01-FP

138th Street at Halsted Street

(Village of Riverdale)

 

Channelization and traffic signal modernization

04-B5332-02-CH

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

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #131

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 10, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       Permission to Advertise

            Countywide maintenance - 2005

            Various locations

            Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

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

 

 
LOCATION
 
TYPE
 
SECTION NUMBER

 

 

 

Striping of intersections and

crosswalks – 2005 various

locations countywide

Maintenance

05-8STIC-26-GM

 

I respectfully request that your Honorable Body concur in this recommendation.

 

*  *  *  *  *


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #132

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 11, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of hydraulic oil and lubricants for the purpose of maintaining the fleet of all five (5) highway maintenance facilities.

 

Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.  (500-445 Account).  Requisition No. 45008346.

 

PURCHASE ORDER ADDENDA

 

ITEM #133

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to approve an increase in the following purchase orders that have exceeded the $25,000.00 threshold:

 

VENDOR

PURCHASE ORDER

AMOUNT

INCREASE

 

 

 

 

STV Incorporated

 

136833-000-OP

$24,999.99

$22,606.65

HNTB Corporation

 

136823-000-OP

$24,999.99

$23,227.01

Collins Engineers, Inc.

 

136832-000-OP

$24,999.99

$15,093.97

Bollinger, Lach & Associates, Inc.

 

136857-000-OP

$24,999.99

$15,728.63

Patrick Engineering, Inc.

136825-000-OP

$24,999.99

$  4,834.52

 

Reason:

The above purchase orders were issued for the provision of office space and support services in the Chicago downtown area to temporarily accommodate the Highway Department personnel following the October 17, 2003 fire incident at the Cook County Administration Building at 69 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois.  The term as originally provided in the vendor agreement was for ten (10) weeks.  However, the department personnel had to extend their occupancy beyond the ten (10) week period as the Cook County Administration Building was not ready for occupancy.  The Highway Department space at 69 West Washington Street was available for occupancy in March 2004.

 

The increase in the purchase order amounts represents the extended term and related costs for an additional ten (10) week period and sufficient funds have been transferred in the account to offset the increase.

 

AGREEMENTS

 

ITEM #134

 

Submitting for your approval THREE (3) AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Wetland Credit Agreement between the County of Cook and Banco Joint Venture

Greenwood Road,

Chicago Street to 159th Street

in the Village of Dolton and the City of Calumet City

Section:  98-B8234-02-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $35,100.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

AGREEMENTS continued

 

ITEM #134 cont’d

 

2.

Letter of Agreement between the County of Cook and Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.

Construction engineering and inspection services

Various locations in the City of Chicago

Section:  04-8CECC-07-EG

Fiscal Impact:  $250,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

3.

Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement

BP Products North America, Inc.

12659 South Ridgeland Avenue (CH W37)

in the City of Palos Heights

Fiscal Impact:  None

 

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS

 

ITEM #135

 

Submitting for your approval FOUR (4) SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and URS Corporation

Additional Part B engineering services

Greenwood Road,

Chicago Street to 159th Street

in the City of Calumet City and

the Village of Dolton

Section:  98-B8234-02-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $131,515.10 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

Board approved amount 12-03-02:                                           $335,983.71

Increase requested:                                                                  131,515.10

Adjusted amount:                                                                   $467,498.81

 

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on December 3, 2002 with the aforesaid consultant in the amount of $335,983.71 as part of the Greenwood Road improvement from Chicago Street to 159th Street (Section:  98-B8234-02-FP).  This supplement is for additional engineering services necessitated by a change in the original scope involving traffic signal design work, structural design for a junction chamber and box culvert, drainage and utility design and plan revisions due to utility conflicts and is in the amount of $131,515.10.

 

2.

Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and HNTB Corporation

Construction engineering and inspection services

Edens Expressway East Frontage Road,

Dundee Road to Lake-Cook Road

Section:  02-26347-02-LS

Fiscal Impact:  $94,791.81 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

Board approved amount 02-04-03:                                           $578,349.81

Increase requested:                                                                    94,791.81

Adjusted amount:                                                                   $673,141.62

 

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on February 4, 2003 with the aforesaid consultant in the amount not to exceed $578,349.81 as part of the Edens Expressway East Frontage Road, Dundee Road to Lake-Cook Road improvement (Section:  02-26347-02-LS).  This supplement is for additional engineering services required due to an extended contract duration and includes testing of the mortar and grout for the masonry construction and is in the amount of $94,791.81.

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS continued

 

ITEM #135 cont’d

 

3.

Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and Teng & Associates, Inc.

Additional Part B engineering services

123rd Street,

Cicero Avenue to Kedzie Avenue (Grand Trunk Western Railroad)

in the City of Blue Island and

the Village of Alsip

Section:  01-B7528-05-PV

Fiscal Impact:  $218,439.83 through the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

Board approved amount 06-03-03:                                           $758,841.16

Increase requested:                                                                  218,439.83

Adjusted amount:                                                                   $977,280.99

 

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on June 3, 2003 with the aforesaid consultant in the amount of $758,841.16 as part of the 123rd Street, Cicero Avenue to Kedzie Avenue (Grand Trunk Western Railroad) improvement (Section:  01-B7528-05-PV).  This supplement is for additional engineering services due to change in the original scope and is in the amount of $218,439.83.

 

4.

Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and Harry O. Hefter Associates, Inc.

Construction engineering and inspection services

Ashland Avenue,

95th Street to 77th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  00-W4818-02-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $73,431.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

Board approved amount 01-04-01:                                           $162,512.84

Increase requested:                                                                    73,431.00

Adjusted amount:                                                                   $235,943.84

 

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on January 4, 2001 with the aforesaid consultant in the amount not to exceed $162,512.84 as part of the Ashland Avenue, 95th Street to 77th Street improvement (Section:  00-W4818-02-RS).  This supplement is for additional engineering services and is in the amount of $73,431.00.

 

 

GRADE CROSSING RENEWAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #136

 

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

 

1.

Grade Crossing Renewal Agreement between the County of Cook and CSX Transportation, Inc.

Reconstruction and widening of grade crossing

123rd Street west of Crawford Avenue

in the Village of Alsip

Section:  01-B7528-05-PV

Fiscal Impact:  $200,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #137

 

Submitting for your approval FOUR (4) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc.

138th Street at Halsted Street

in the Village of Riverdale

Section:  04-B5332-02-CH

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

 

2.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Concrete patching of the existing pavement, etc.

State Street,

26th Street to Joe Orr Road

in the City of Chicago Heights

Section:  04-W5602-05-RP

Fiscal Impact:  $1,800,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

3.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc.

104th Avenue,

131st Street to 107th Street

in unincorporated Palos Township

Section:  04-W2513-04-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $1,440,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

4.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Reconstruction, resurfacing and widening, etc.

123rd Street at Cicero Avenue;

123rd Street at Kedzie Avenue;

123rd Street,

Kedzie Avenue to the Grand Trunk Western/Canadian National (GTW/CN) Railroad; and

Pulaski Road at 126th Street

in the Village of Alsip and the City of Blue Island

Section:  04-B7530-01-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $6,100,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #138

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) RIGHT-OF-WAY LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION

 

1.

Right-of-Way Land Acquisition Resolution

Techny Road,

Shermer Road to West Fork North Branch of the Chicago River

in the Village of Northbrook

Section:  99-A7622-03-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $75,950.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

MAINTENANCE RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #139

 

Submitting for your approval FOUR (4) MAINTENANCE RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Striping of intersections and crosswalks for Calendar Year 2005

Various locations

Section:  05-8STIC-26-GM

Fiscal Impact:  $925,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

2.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Pavement marking maintenance for Calendar Year 2005

Various locations

Section:  05-8PVMK-28-GM

Fiscal Impact:  $1,750,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

3.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Electrical and mechanical items maintenance for Calendar Year 2005

Various locations

Section:  05-8EMIM-33-GM

Fiscal Impact:  $3,200,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

4.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Sign panel assembly maintenance for Calendar Year 2005

Various locations

Section:  05-8SPAM-26-GM

Fiscal Impact:  $570,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #140

 

Submitting for your approval FIVE (5) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL

RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Western Avenue,

Madison Street to Interstate 55

in the City of Chicago

Section:  01-W9625-02-RS

Final Cost:  $4,750,515.65

 

2.

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Group 1-2003:

Bradwell Road,

Barrington Road to Ela Road; and

Brinker Road,

Algonquin Road to Lake-Cook Road

in the Villages of Barrington Hills, Hoffman Estates, Inverness

and unincorporated Barrington Township

Section:  02-A5506-02-RS

Final Cost:  $1,469,473.37

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #140 cont’d

 

3.

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Martin Luther King Drive,

103rd Street to 79th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  01-W5517-01-RS

Final Cost:  $1,086,039.88

 

4.

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Group 2-2001:

Wolf Road, Harrison Street to St. Charles Road; and

Wolf Road, Harrison Street to Butterfield Road

in the Villages of Berkeley and Hillside

Section:  01-W2228-05-RS

Final Cost:  $799,643.33

 

5.

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

94th Avenue,

171st Street to 159th Street

in the Village of Orland Hills

Section:  97-W2609-01-FP

Final Cost:  $4,270,192.41

 

 

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

 

ITEM #141

 

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

 

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #142

 

Submitting six (6) change in plans and extra work:

 

1.

Section:  01-W2010-04-RS.  Group 4-2002:  Will Cook Road, 159th Street to McCarthy Road; and Will Cook Road at 143rd Street in the Village of Orland Park and unincorporated Cook and Will Counties.  New items of work for drainage corrections and temporary striping for winter shutdown.  $211,935.29 (Addition).

 

2.

Section:  02-A5909-05-RS.  Group 7-2002:  Euclid Avenue, Roselle Road to Wilke Road; and Rand Road to Wolf Road in the Villages of Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect, Palatine and Prospect Heights.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $455,988.92 (Deduction).

 

3.

Section:  03-25146-90-RS.  Palatine Township (018T146) various locations in unincorporated Palatine Township.  Adjustment of quantities.  $40,448.81 (Deduction).

 

4.

Section:  98-W3910-04-FP.  Central Avenue, 155th Street to 147th Street in the City of Oak Forest.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $54,260.09 (Addition).

 

5.

Section:  95-7BLDG-02-MG.  Building replacement District #5 in the City of Blue Island and Village of Riverdale.  Final adjustment of quantities and new items.  $67,541.48 (Deduction).

 

6.

Section:  00-7BLDG-03-MG.  Building demolition and replacement II, District #2 in the City of Des Plaines.  Final adjustment of quantities and new items.  $61,129.82 (Deduction).

 

REPORT

 

ITEM #143

 

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending May 31, 2004.


POLLED ITEMS

 

ITEM #144

 

The following item was previously approved by poll on June 28, 2004:

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

WILLIAM R. QUINLAN, Chairman, Judicial Advisory Council

 

requesting authorization to accept the submitted agreements between the Illinois Department of Public Aid and the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Office of the Chief Judge, State’s Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office for the Child Support Enforcement Program allowing Cook County to receive $6,018,403.00 of additional funds and extend the funding period for 90 days through September 30, 2004.

 

The previous agreements were approved by the Board of Commissioners on October 7, 2003 in the amount of $17,927,247.00.

 

Additional funds:

 

Clerk Circuit Court:                            $1,996,656.00

Chief Judge:                                      $   429,154.00

Sheriff:                                             $   750,549.00

State’s Attorney:                                $2,842,044.00

Total:                                                $6,018,403.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Supplemental Grant Award:  $6,018,403.00.  Funding period extension:  July 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.

 

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken June 28, 2004 is as follows:  17 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

 

ITEM #145

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 1, 2004 from

 

FORREST CLAYPOOL, County Commissioner

 

Please transfer $4,410.00 from (018-429 Account) Utilities to (018-390 Account) to Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified.  Funds from the Utilities Account will be used for various district office improvements, as utilities are included in the monthly rent.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #146

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 2, 2004 from

 

DEBORAH SIMS, County Commissioner

 

Please transfer $250.55 from (018-350) Office Supplies to (018-579) Computer Equipment.  Funds from the Office Supplies account will be used to purchase computer equipment.

 

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTE MEETING MINUTES

 

ITEM #147

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting held on May 12, 2004.


 

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

 

ITEM #148

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance sponsored by

 

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

 

I transmit herewith a proposed Ordinance to be considered by this Honorable Body.

 

This Ordinance has been recommended by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois, pursuant to the Wages of Employees on Public Works (Prevailing Wage Act, Illinois Revised Statutes, codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1193), formerly Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch. 48, par. 39s-1 et seq.).

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has enacted "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works," approved June 26, 1941, codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1993), formerly Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch. 48, par. 39s-1 et seq.; and

 

WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of said County employed in performing construction of public works, for said County.

 

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

 

Section 1.  To the extent and as required by "An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works," approved June 26, 1941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of this County is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in the Cook County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June 2004, a copy of that determination being submitted hereto and incorporated herein by reference.  As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department's June determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by the County of Cook.  The Definition of any terms appearing in this Ordinance which are also used in aforesaid Act shall be the same as in said Act.

 

Section 2.  Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works construction of this County to the extent required by the aforesaid Act.

 

Section 3.  The Bureau of Human Resources shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of this Bureau of Human Resources (County) this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage.  A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specifications.

 

Section 4.  The Clerk shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have filed their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates.

 

Section 5.  The Bureau of Human Resources shall promptly file a certified copy of this Ordinance with both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.

 

Section 6.  The Bureau of Human Resources shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area a copy of this Ordinance, and such publication shall constitute notice that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of this public body.


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #148 cont’d

 

Section 7.  The Purchasing Agent of Cook County shall specify in the call for bids in any contract for public works that the general prevailing rate of wages in the locality for each craft or type of laborer or mechanic needed to execute the contract to perform such work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work as ascertained by the Bureau of Human Resources, shall be paid for each craft or type of work needed to execute the contract or to perform such work.  The Purchasing Agent in awarding the contract shall cause to be inserted in the contract a stipulation to the effect that not less than the prevailing rate of wages, as found by the Bureau of Human Resources, shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under the contract, and the Purchasing Agent shall also require in all such contractor's bonds that the contract include such provision as will guarantee the faithful performance of such prevailing wage clause as provided by the contract.

 

Section 8.  In the case of any underpayment of the prevailing wage, a penalty of 20% of the underpayment shall be assessed against the contractor or subcontractor; and the 20% penalty shall be payable to the Illinois Department of Labor.  Any underpayment that has not been repaid to a worker within thirty-days of violation is subject to an additional 2% of the underpayment as a punitive damage assessment.  This is payable to the worker.

 

Section 9.  There is an automatic two (2) year debarment of any contractor or subcontractor found to have violated the Act on two (2) separate occasions.  An affected contractor or subcontractor may request the Department to hold a hearing on the alleged violations within ten (10) days notification of the second violation.

 

COOK COUNTY PREVAILING WAGE FOR JULY 2004

Trade Name                                   RG TYP C      Base         FRMAN *M-F>8     OSA OSH    H/W      Pensn     Vac         Trng 

==================      ===========================================================

ASBESTOS ABT-GEN                        ALL        29.000       29.750         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.170     3.380       0000        0.170

ASBESTOS ABT-MEC                       BLD        23.300       24.800         1.5           1.5     2.0       3.640     5.520       0.000       0.000

BOILERMAKER                                  BLD        35.600       38.800         2.0           2.0     2.0       4.550     5.690       0.000       0.210

BRICK MASON                                   BLD        30.550       32.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.950     5.860       0.000       0.550

CARPENTER                                        ALL        33.320       34.820         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.930     4.140       0.000       0.440

CEMENT MASON                              ALL        35.400       36.650         2.0           1.5     2.0       5.430     4.400       0.000       0.150

CERAMIC TILE FNSHER                   BLD        24.450         0.000         2.0           1.5     2.0       4.750     3.950       0.000       0.210

COMM ELECT                                     BLD        29.940       32.340         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.100     5.240       0.000       0.700

ELECTRIC PWR EQMT OP               ALL        33.000       38.450         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.570     7.770       0.000       0.170

ELECTRIC PWR GRNDMAN            ALL        25.740       38.450         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.350     6.060       0.000       0.120

ELECTRIC PWR LINEMAN              ALL        33.000       38.450         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.570     7.770       0.000       0.170

ELECTRICIAN                                     ALL        33.650       36.150         1.5           1.5     2.0       7.450     5.980       0.000       0.750

ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR           BLD        37.245       41.900         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.525     3.150       2.230       0.340

FENCE ERECTOR                                ALL        23.540       24.790         1.5           1.5     2.0       6.000     5.320       0.000       0.000

GLAZIER                                               BLD        29.000       30.000         1.5           2.0     2.0       5.340     7.900       0.000       0.400

HT/FROST INSULATOR                   BLD        31.650       33.400         1.5           1.5     2.0       7.260     8.360       0.000       0.230

IRON WORKER                                   ALL        32.580       34.080         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.000     9.660       0.000       0.270

LABORER                                             ALL        29.000       29.750         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.170     3.380       0.000       0.170

LATHER                                                BLD        33.320       34.820         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.930     4.140       0.000       0.440

MACHINIST                                        BLD        34.540       36.290         2.0           2.0     2.0       3.200     4.100       2.380       0.000

MARBLE FINISHERS                         ALL        24.050       26.050         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.470     5.860       0.000       0.550

MARBLE MASON                              BLD        30.550       32.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.950     5.860       0.000       0.550

MILLWRIGHT                                     ALL        33.320       34.820         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.930     4.140       0.000       0.440

OPERATING ENGINEER                    BLD  1    37.600       41.600         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    BLD  2    36.300       41.600         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    BLD  3    33.750       41.600         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    BLD  4    32.000       41.600         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    FLT   1    38.350       38.350         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.400     4.250       1.700       0.000

OPERATING ENGINEER                    FLT   2    36.850       38.350         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.400     4.250       1.700       0.000

OPERATING ENGINEER                    FLT   3    32.800       38.350         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.400     4.250       1.700       0.000

OPERATING ENGINEER                    FLT   4    27.300       38.350         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.400     4.250       1.700       0.000

OPERATING ENGINEER                    HWY 1   35.800       39.800         1.5           1.5     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    HWY 2   35.250       39.800         1.5           1.5     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    HWY 3   33.200       39.800         1.5           1.5     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    HWY 4   31.800       39.800         1.5           1.5     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

OPERATING ENGINEER                    HWY 5   30.600       39.800         1.5           1.5     2.0       6.050     4.850       1.800       0.600

ORNAMNTL IRON WORKER          ALL        30.850       32.600         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.000     9.490       0.000       0.750

PAINTER                                              ALL        32.100       36.110         1.5           1.5     1.5       5.550     4.900       0.000       0.340

PAINTER SIGNS                                  BLD        25.530       28.660         1.5           1.5     1.5       2.600     2.040       0.000       0.000


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #148 cont’d

 

COOK COUNTY PREVAILING WAGE FOR JULY 2004

Trade Name                                   RG TYP C      Base         FRMAN *M-F>8     OSA OSH    H/W      Pensn     Vac         Trng 

==================      ===========================================================

PILEDRIVER                                         ALL        33.320       34.820         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.930     4.140       0.000       0.440

PIPEFITTER                                          BLD        35.000       37.000         1.5           1.5     2.0       6.410     5.600       0.000       0.000

PLASTERER                                         BLD        29.990       30.990         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.500     5.450       0.000       0.400

PLUMBER                                             BLD        36.000       38.000         1.5           1.5     2.0       5.100     3.040       0.000       0.390

ROOFER                                                BLD        31.450       33.450         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.790     2.630       0.000       0.330

SHEETMETAL WORKER                  BLD        33.370       36.040         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.960     7.390       0.000       0.540

SIGN HANGER                                     BLD        22.980       23.830         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.130     2.240       0.000       0.000

SPRINKLER FITTER                           BLD        33.700       35.500         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.600     5.000       0.000       0.450

STEEL ERECTOR                                 ALL        32.580       34.080         2.0           2.0     2.0       6.000     9.660       0.000       0.270

STONE MASON                                  BLD        30.550       32.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.950     5.860       0.000       0.550

TERRAZZO FINISHER                       BLD        25.140         0.000         2.0           1.5     2.0       5.450     4.630       0.000       0.200

TERRAZZO MASON                         BLD        29.050       30.550         2.0           1.5     2.0       5.450     5.550       0.000       0.160

TILE MASON                                       BLD        29.850       31.850         2.0           1.5     2.0       4.750     4.750       0.000       0.430

TRAFFIC SAFETY WRKR                HWY      22.050       23.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       2.478     1.800       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          E      ALL  1    26.900       27.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.200       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          E      ALL  2    27.150       27.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.200       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          E      ALL  3    27.350       27.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.200       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          E      ALL  4    27.550       27.550         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.200       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          W    ALL  1    27.500       28.050         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.100       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          W    ALL  2    27.650       28.050         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.100       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          W    ALL  3    27.850       28.050         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.100       0.000       0.000

TRUCK DRIVER                          W    ALL  4    28.050       28.050         1.5           1.5     2.0       4.200     3.100       0.000       0.000

TUCKPOINTER                                   BLD        32.200       33.200         1.5           1.5     2.0       3.760     5.590       0.000       0.580

 

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ITEM #149

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance sponsored by

 

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

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

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA and LARRY SUFFREDIN,

County Commissioners

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

 

Repealing an Ordinance Entitled

“Legal Representation for County Employees and Agencies”

Section 5-1 of Chapter 4, Miscellaneous Matters Relating

to the Board of Cook County Code

 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that Section 5-1 of Chapter 4, Miscellaneous Matters Relating to the Board of Cook County Code, entitled “Legal Representation for County Employees and Agencies,” previously approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, on April 6, 1999, is hereby repealed, effective immediately upon passage of this repealing ordinance.

 

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PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #150

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated July 7, 2004 from

 

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, County Commissioners

 

I respectfully request that you place the submitted amendment to the Cook County Wireless Communication Ordinance (02-O-24) on the July 13, 2004 Board Agenda.

 

I request that this item be referred to the Committee on Zoning and Building and that copies of this amendment be forwarded to the State’s Attorney and to the Bureau of Administration (Department of Building and Zoning) for review and comment.

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

 

ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS

ORDINANCE OF COOK COUNTY, AS AMENDED (01-O-32; 02-O-24)

 

ARTICLE 1

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

 

1.0              PURPOSE

 

Provisions of this Ordinance are intended to address public safety concerns, promote aesthetic values and provide appropriate locations for wireless telecommunication facilities. This Ordinance establishes minimum standards for the location, installation, height and landscaping of wireless telecommunication facilities and encourages co-location of multiple service providers.

 

1.1          PERMITS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES

 

1.1.1       PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

A permit issued by the Department of Building and Zoning is required for all wireless telecommunications facilities and related accessory structures. No new or existing wireless telecommunications facility or accessory structure shall be erected, altered or relocated without first obtaining a permit. 

 

1.1.2        PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A.     Applications for Wireless telecommunication facility permits shall be made to the Department of Building and Zoning on forms furnished by the Department. All applications shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

B.     Applications shall include information required to assure compliance with regulations for wireless telecommunication facilities and with all other applicable ordinances and regulations of Cook County.

C.     Applicants shall provide a bond, in a form acceptable to the Department of Building and Zoning, to insure that wireless telecommunication facilities will be constructed, maintained and removed in accordance with this Ordinance.

D.     Applicants shall submit an agreement to remove all facilities, structures and driveways if the facility becomes technologically obsolete or ceases to perform its original function for six (6) or more consecutive months. Upon removal, the applicant shall restore the site to its original condition, less normal wear and tear, and seed all exposed soil.  

E.      Wireless telecommunication facility permits shall be issued by the Commissioner of Building and Zoning if the facility complies with the provisions of this Ordinance and with all other applicable ordinances and regulations of Cook County. Any permit may be revoked at any time by the Department of Building and Zoning upon a finding that a wireless telecommunication facility violates any provision of this Ordinance, of any other applicable Cook County Ordinance or when a permit holder has made false representations in securing a wireless telecommunication facility permit.


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #150 cont’d

 

1.1.3        GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

A.     Wireless telecommunication facility is defined in Article 14 of the Cook County Zoning Ordinance of 2001 under “telecommunications carrier wireless communication transmitting and receiving facility.” The terms “structure” and “building “ as used in this Ordinance are defined in Article 14 of the Cook County Zoning Ordinance of 2001. The term “public utility” as used in this Ordinance is defined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes 220 ILCS 5/3-105. “Cook County structure” includes any structure, tower or building owned or operated by Cook County or any of its agents, departments, licensees or agencies.

B.     Co-location of a new wireless telecommunication facility on an existing rooftop, public utility structure, Cook County structure or other existing structure shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet above the highest point of the existing structure.

C.     New wireless telecommunication facilities are permitted when co-located on an existing tower or structure, which is wholly concealed within an existing structure which is replacing an existing tower or structure.

D.     New wireless telecommunication facilities more than one hundred (100) feet in height above curb level must be designed and intended for co-location of at least five (5) telecommunications service providers and must be located at least one-half (1/2) mile away from any existing wireless telecommunication facility. regardless of height.

E.      New wireless telecommunication facilities shall not be installed on a building or structure less than forty (40) feet in height when located in a residential district.

F.      New wireless telecommunication facilities shall be set back from the nearest residential lot line a minimum distance equal to one-half (1/2) the height of the new wireless telecommunication facility.

G.     New wireless telecommunication facilities, excluding the lightning rod, shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) feet in height above curb level or if a co-location, extend more than fifteen (15) feet above an existing public utility structure, Cook County structure or existing structure when located in a residence or commercial zoning district unless a variation is granted.

H.     New wireless telecommunication facilities, excluding the lightning rod, shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet in height above curb level or if a co-location, extend more than fifteen (15) feet above an existing public utility structure, Cook County structure or existing structure when located in an industrial or public zoning district unless a variation is granted.

I.    New wireless telecommunication facilities shall meet or exceed the structural standards for steel antenna towers and supporting structures contained in the current  “Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications Industries Association 222 Revision Standards.”

J.       New wireless telecommunication facilities proposed for forest preserve property and/or public zoning districts must be located on a portion of the site improved and used for on-site maintenance or be co-located on an existing Cook County structure.

 

1.2              PERMITTED FACILITIES 

A wireless telecommunication facility is permitted in the following districts.

 

1.2.1        PERMITTED FACILITIES – RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 

A.     Wireless telecommunication facilities and related accessory structures are permitted in single-family residence zoning districts and the residential transition zoning district only where the principal use is institutional or forest preserve, a Cook County structure or a co-location on a public utility structure, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance.

B.     Wireless telecommunication facilities and related accessory structures are permitted in the general residence zoning districts subject to the provisions of this Ordinance.

 

1.2.2        PERMITTED FACILITIES-COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC DISTRICTS

A.     Wireless telecommunication facilities and related accessory structures are permitted in Commercial, industrial and public zoning districts subject to the provisions of this Ordinance.

 

1.3              SPECIAL PROVISIONS 

The following special provisions apply to wireless telecommunication facilities.

A.     Wireless telecommunication facilities and related accessory structures may be located on zoning lots utilized for another use or improved with other structures or on zoning lots where no principal use or structure exists.

B.     Minimum lot area, lot width and floor area ratio regulations are inapplicable to wireless telecommunication facilities and related accessory structures.


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #150 cont’d

 

C.     One off-street parking space shall be provided on site for each full time employee based upon the maximum number of employees per shift.

D.     Ground, roof and pole mounted antennas shall be screened by fencing, buildings or parapets that appear to be an integral part of the building or landscaping so that no more than twenty-five (25) per cent of the combined tower structure and antenna height is visible from grade level of adjoining single family zoned property. Co-location of a new wireless telecommunication facility on an existing public utility structure or a Cook County structure is exempt from this provision.

E.      Wireless telecommunication facility locations which abut a street, single family residence district or areas with public access, such as forest preserves, shall contain a landscape buffer along the property line consisting of at least one row of coniferous shrubs spaced not more than three (3) feet on center. Plant materials shall be of a variety that will grow to at least five (5) feet in height within two (2) years. Co-location of a new wireless telecommunication facility on an existing public utility structure or Cook County structure is exempt from this provision. 

F.      Applicants shall preserve existing vegetation on a proposed wireless facility site to the greatest extent possible and shall not remove any trees exceeding four (4) inches in diameter either prior or subsequent to the issuance of a permit. Applicants shall submit a landscaping plan to the Department of Building and Zoning for the removal of trees exceeding four (4) inches in diameter.

G.     Wireless telecommunication facilities shall be either a galvanized finish or painted gray above the surrounding tree line and painted green, black or similar color below the existing or landscaped treeline to blend into the natural surroundings.

H.     Wireless telecommunication facilities, including anchor posts and supporting wires, and all necessary structures, shall be completely surrounded by fencing at least six (6) feet in height. The fence shall contain a locked gate at the junction of the access way and a public thoroughfare.

 

1.4              CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS   

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommend to the Board of Commissioners such conditions and restrictions upon the premises benefited by a variation as may be necessary to reduce or minimize the effect of the variation upon other properties in the neighborhood and to better carry out the general intent of this Ordinance.

 

1.5              ACTION BY THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS   

A.     Final action shall not be taken by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on an application for a variation until the Zoning Board of Appeals’ finding of fact and recommendations have been received.

B.     Variations in excess of ten (10) percent shall be passed by a favorable vote of three-quarters (3/4) of all members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in cases where the Zoning Board of Appeals has not recommended the variation.

C.     Applications for variations shall be deemed denied if the Cook County Board of Commissioners has not taken final action within sixty (60) days of receiving the Zoning Board of Appeals’ findings and recommendations. The sixty (60) day period may be extended if a request for an extension is made by the applicant or by a Cook County Board Commissioner.                   

D.     The Cook County Board of Commissioners may impose conditions and restrictions upon a variation in order to assure that the public health, safety and welfare is adequately protected.

 

1.6              ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCE   

The Commissioner of Building and Zoning is responsible for enforcement of this Ordinance. A person, firm or corporation, and their agents, employees or contractors who violate, disobey or refuse to comply with any provision of this Ordinance shall be subject to fines, penalties and injunctive relief as provided in Article 13 of the Cook County Zoning Ordinance of 2001.

 

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PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #151

 

The following item was deferred at the June 3, 2004 and June 15, 2004 Board Meetings:

 

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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ITEM #152

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, Cook County recognizes the role of the arts in increasing the quality of life for all who reside within the county, and seeks to promote the arts in all forms;

 

WHEREAS, fine art galleries, in their mission, activity, and character as cultural and educational entities, greatly differ from other more conventional businesses and therefore are highly susceptible to sudden and significant increases in operating costs; and

 

WHEREAS, the over 60 fine art galleries located in the River North Neighborhood of the City of Chicago not only add to the cultural richness of Cook County, but employ over 200 people and account for sales well over $20,000,000, and pay $1,250,000 in sales tax; and

 

WHEREAS, the River North Gallery District, bounded by Chicago Avenue on the North, Huron Street on the South, LaSalle Street on the East and Orleans Street on the West, is home to a high concentration of fine art galleries in a historical neighborhood; and

 

WHEREAS, recent increases in property taxes have forced owners of property rented to fine art galleries to increase the rent charged to the galleries; and

 

WHEREAS, significant increases in rent have forced owners of fine art galleries to relocate their businesses out of the River North Gallery District; and

 

WHEREAS, the dispersal of fine art galleries from their locations in the River North Gallery District is detrimentally affecting the character and collective value of the galleries, and is limiting the ability of the galleries to offer educational programs; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County has passed an amendment to the Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance establishing Class L real estate, subject to property tax incentives because of the landmark or contributing building significance of the building to the character of the County;


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #152 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, in order to encourage and maintain a thriving and culturally significant River North Gallery District which, like a landmark building, benefits all residents and visitors to Cook County;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Cook County Board of Commissioners proposes the creation of Class A real estate, as defined, subject to property tax incentives, and to be added as an amendment to the Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance (approved and adopted April 9, 2002).

 

FURTHERMORE, it is proposed that the various sections of the Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance, be amended as follows:

 

Section 1.

 

(B)          Definitions:

 

Whenever used in this Ordinance, unless otherwise defined herein:

 

(40)     “Fine Art Gallery” means an independent, for profit, business which sells original art, not manufactured or commercially produced, and does not include picture framers, furniture shops, and fashion shops.

 

(41)   “River North Gallery District” means the area within the City of Chicago bounded by Superior Street on the North, Huron Street on the South, Wells Street on the East, and Franklin Street on the West.

 

(42)   “River North Neighborhood” means the area within Chicago bounded by Chicago Avenue on the North, Huron Street on the South, LaSalle Street on the East and Orleans Street on the West.

 

Section 2.

 

Insert the following language at the end of Section 2:

 

CLASS A:               Real Estate which:

 

1)         is owned and operated as a fine art gallery as defined by this ordinance, or

 

2)         is rented, in part or in whole, to businesses defined as fine art galleries by this ordinance, and

 

3)         is located within the River North Gallery District as defined by this ordinance.

 

Prior to filing a Class A eligibility application with the Assessor, an applicant must obtain an ordinance or resolution from the City of Chicago which expressly states that the city government:

 

1)         has designated the River North Gallery District as a culturally significant part of the city and the property is within the boundaries of the art district; and

 

2)         has determined that the incentive provided by Class A is necessary to maintain the role of the property within the River North Gallery District; and

 

3)         supports and consents to the granting of the incentive.

 

A certified copy of the ordinance or resolution need not be filed with the Assessor at the time the Class A eligibility application is filed, but the ordinance or resolution must be filed with the assessor no later than the date an assessment appeal is filed to request the class change to Class A.

 

If the ordinance or resolution is not filed at the time the eligibility application is filed, the applicant shall instead, include with the eligibility application a letter from the City of Chicago confirming that a resolution or ordinance supporting the incentive has been requested.


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #152 cont’d

 

A copy of the resolution or letter confirming that a resolution has been requested, whichever is filed with the application, will be forwarded by the Assessor’s Office to the secretary of the Cook County Board for distribution to the Commissioners from the affected districts.

 

The initial Class A classification shall continue for a period of ten (10) years from the date the application was completed and initially assessed.

 

The number of renewal periods is not limited as long as the property continues to apply and qualify for the Class A classification. The notice of intent to request renewal which is filed with the Assessor’s office will be forwarded to by the Assessor’s Office to the secretary of the Cook County Board for distribution to Commissioners from the affected districts.

 

The Assessor shall adopt rules consistent with the foregoing necessary to ensure proper review of all factors relevant to determine initial and continued eligibility for the benefits provided under Class A.

 

The Assessor shall provide by rule for the filing of triennial reassessment reports by all Class A recipients as to the continued status of the property and the type of business located at the Class A site. Failure to file such reports within the time established by the Assessor’s rules may result in loss of the incentive for the period relating to the non-filing.

 

Section 3.

 

Insert the following language at the end of Section 3.

 

Class A:   Renewable properties: 16 % for the first 10 years and for any 10 year renewal periods; if the incentive is not renewed, 23 % in year 11 and 30% in year 12.

 

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ITEM #153

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

FORREST CLAYPOOL, ANTHONY J. PERAICA and MIKE QUIGLEY, County Commissioners

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

 

COOK COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION

HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION ORDINANCE (“N.P.H.E”)

 

PREAMBLE

 

WHEREAS, the County of Cook, Illinois, is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution, and pursuant to the authority therein granted, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

 

WHEREAS, the reassessment system in the County of Cook causes a shift of the tax burden; and

 

WHEREAS, due to outside factors in the real estate market over the last seven years, residential property values have grown significantly faster than any other segment of the real estate market, and residential property taxpayers have seen their property tax bills and their share of the tax burden increase more rapidly than other taxpayers; and


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #153 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, the reassessment increases and the shifting tax burden often results in homeowners receiving significant, unpredictable increases in their property tax bills, causing severe financial hardship for them; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners previously recognized this issue for mixed use residential property and Class 3 rental property by reducing the applicable assessment levels; and

 

WHEREAS, Illinois’ tax structure is over-reliant on property taxes to fund schools and local taxing districts and is in need of major reform; and

 

WHEREAS, effective July __, 2004, the 93rd General Assembly of Illinois enacted Public Act 93-___, which authorizes a county to adopt an alternative general homestead exemption, 35 ILCS 200/15-176, (“7% assessment cap”); and

 

WHEREAS, the 7% assessment cap would essentially limit the taxable value of the homestead property to grow at either 7% each year or the actual increase due to reassessment – whichever is lower; and

 

WHEREAS, the 7% assessment cap results in a taxable value that grows more predictably, allowing homeowners the peace of mind of being able to plan and anticipate their tax bills; and

 

WHEREAS, the 7% assessment cap provides an immediate and effective form of property tax relief available to homeowners in the County of Cook; and

 

WHEREAS, the 7% assessment cap is but one aspect of the effort to stop the ever increasing tax burden on the neighborhoods of Chicago and Cook County, with the long-term goal of restructuring a fairer and more predictable property tax system; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board is desirous of implementing the provisions of 7% assessment cap as provided in Public Act 93-___.

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC ACT 93-XXX, THE COUNTY OF COOK DOES HEREBY SUBJECT ITSELF TO THE PROVISIONS OF 35 ILCS 200/15-176, (“7% ASSESSMENT CAP”).

 

ARTICLE I

 

ADMINISTRATION:

 

1.1              The Cook County Assessor shall have the authority to determine which homestead property is entitled to an annual alternative general homestead exemption by application, visual inspection, questionnaire, or other reasonable methods.  Each year, at the time the assessment books are certified to the Cook County Clerk by the Cook County Board of Review, the Cook County Assessor shall furnish to the Cook County Clerk a list of properties qualified for the alternative general homestead exemption.  The list shall note the base homestead value of each property to be used in the calculation of the homestead exemption for the current tax year.

 

1.2              The amount of the alternative general homestead exemption is the equalized assessed value of the homestead property for the current tax year, minus the adjusted homestead value, with the following exceptions:

 

a.       The amount of the exemption shall not exceed $20,000 in equalized assessed value for any taxable year.

 

b.       In the case of homestead property that also qualifies for the exemption under Section 15-172 of the Property Tax Code, the property is entitled to the alternative general homestead exemption limited to the amount of (i) $4,500 for tax year 2003 or (ii) $5,000 for tax year 2004 and thereafter.


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #153 cont’d

 

1.3              For any tax year for which the Cook County Assessor determines or adjusts an initial value for base homestead value purposes, the initial value shall be subject to review by the same procedures applicable to assessed values established by the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/1 et seq., for that tax year.

 

1.4              The base homestead value shall remain constant, except that the Cook County Assessor may revise it under the following circumstances:

 

a.       If the equalized assessed value of a homestead property for the current tax year is less than the previous homestead value for that property, then the equalized assessed value for the current tax year shall become the base homestead value in subsequent tax years, provided it is not based on a reduced assessed value resulting from a temporary irregularity in the subject property.

 

b.       For any tax year in which new buildings, structures, or other improvements are constructed on the homestead property that would increase its assessed value, the Cook County Assessor shall adjust the base homestead value with due regard to the value added by the new improvements.

 

c.       Except to sales or transfers between spouses or between a parent and a child, if the homestead property is sold or ownership is otherwise transferred after December 31, 2002, the base homestead value of the property shall be adjusted as provided in Article II subdivision (3)(b).

 

1.5              In the case of an apartment building owned and operated as a cooperative, or as a life care facility, that contains residential units that qualify as homestead property under Section 15-176 of the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-176, the maximum cumulative exemption amount attributed to the entire building or facility shall not exceed the sum of the exemptions calculated for each qualified residential unit.  The cooperative association, management firm, or other person or entity that manages or controls the cooperative apartment building or life care facility shall credit the exemption attributable to each residential unit only to the apportioned tax liability of the owner or other person responsible for payment of taxes as to that unit.  Any person who willfully refuses to so credit the exemption is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

 

1.6              When married persons maintain separate residences, the homestead exemption provided under Section 15-176 of the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-176, shall be claimed by only one such person and for only one residence

 

1.7              In the event the homestead property is sold or ownership otherwise transferred after December 31, 2002, other than sale or transfers between spouses or between a parent or child, the homestead exemption provided under Section 15-176 of the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-176, shall remain in effect for the remainder of the tax year in which the sale or transfer occurs, but shall be calculated using the new base homestead value as provided in Article II subdivision (3)(b).  The Cook County Assessor may require the new owner of the homestead property to apply for the exemption in the following year

 

1.8              The provisions of the homestead exemption as provided under Section 15-176 of the Property Tax Code apply as follows:

 

a.       If the general assessment year for the homestead property is 2003, this exemption applies for assessment years 2003, 2004, and 2005.  Thereafter, the provisions of Section 15-175 of the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-175, apply.

 

b.       If the general assessment year for the homestead property is 2004, this exemption applies for assessment years 2004, 2005, and 2006.  Thereafter, the provisions of Section 15-175 of the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-175, apply.

 

c.       If the general assessment year for the homestead property is 2005, this exemption applies for assessment years 2004, 2005, and 2006.  Thereafter, the provisions of Section 15-175 of the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/15-175, apply.

 


PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

 

ITEM #153 cont’d

 

ARTICLE II

 

APPLYING THE EXEMPTION:

 

2.1              The Cook County Assessor shall provide to the Cook County Clerk the information necessary to calculate the 7% assessment cap homestead exemption in accordance with this Ordinance.

 

2.2              The Cook County Clerk shall have the authority to compute tax rates, to remove the 7% assessment cap homestead exemption value from the calculation of the property tax bill and to provide this information to the Cook County Treasurer to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.

 

2.3              The Cook County Treasurer shall state on the property tax bill the amount of taxes saved by the 7% assessment cap homestead exemption.

 

ARTICLE III

 

The Cook County Assessor shall produce a report for the Cook County Board of Commissioners detailing how the over-reliance on property taxes to fund education and taxing districts and the shifting tax burden impacts the property tax system.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

This Ordinance takes effect upon becoming law.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #154

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

Honoring Terry Steczo

 

WHEREAS, Terry Steczo has announced his well-deserved retirement after 30 years of public service; and

 

WHEREAS, Terry Steczo was the State Representative for the southern suburbs of Cook County  for 18 years, during which time he rose to the rank of Assistant Majority Leader; and

 

WHEREAS, in his position as Deputy Assessor of Office Administration and Taxpayer Services for the last nine and a half years, Terry has served as a spokesman before the County Board and as a liaison between the Commissioners and the Assessor’s Office; and

 

WHEREAS, with his diligence and professionalism, Terry has earned the respect of all who have had the good fortune of working with him; and 

 

WHEREAS, Terry has always exhibited a deep concern for getting the facts and delivering clear and accurate information while maintaining his characteristic easy going, relaxed manner even under pressure; and

 

WHEREAS, the needs of the Assessor’s Office and the taxpayers served by it were always his number one priority, particularly on issues concerning budgetary needs; and

 

WHEREAS, Terry continued the dedication to taxpayers he initially exhibited in his tenure as State Representative by continually working to improve services for Cook County taxpayers and setting high standards for work and professionalism within the Assessor’s Office.   


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #154 cont’d

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioner of Cook County does hereby congratulate Terry Steczo on his retirement and wishes him happiness, good health, and success in his future endeavors; and

 

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

 

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ITEM #155

 

The following item was deferred at the June 15, 2004 Board Meeting:

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN and ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioners

 

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 and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, On April 1, 2003, voters of Manheim School District 83 approved a referendum, by a vote of over 58%, a proposition to support an increase in property taxes for support of local education; and

 

WHEREAS, all duly required legal notices of the referendum proposition clearly indicated the purposes of said proposition and its impact; and

 

WHEREAS, after the passage of the proposition it has been determined that the stated purpose could not be met because of an alleged technical defect in the proposition; and

 

WHEREAS, failure to implement this proposition has deprived the District and the school children of needed educational resources; and

 

WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has the power to curatively remedy such a situation and has utilized such powers on many occasions; and

 

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 3090 sponsored by Senator Don Harmon and Representative Angelo Saviano has been introduced in the 93rd Illinois General Assembly and approved by the Senate to provide appropriate relief in this situation.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners acknowledge its support of Senate Bill 3090 and/or other appropriate legislative remedy for Manheim School District 83.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this resolution by delivered to Governor Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones, Jr. and House Speaker Michael J. Madigan; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect on the date of its passage and approval.

 

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #156

 

Submitting a Proposed 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

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Municipality of Encarnación de Díaz in Jalisco, Mexico is comprised of several villages, the most important being: San Sebastián del Alamo, Bajío de San José, El Tecuán, Santa María de Enmedio, Mesón de los Sauces and Santa María de Abajo; and

 

WHEREAS, Encarnación de Díaz has a population of one hundred thousand; and

 

WHEREAS, the Municipality of Encarnación de Díaz, Jalisco is historically known as “Los Altos de Jalisco” an area where the world’s best tequila is produced, it boasts the best dairy-cow herds in Mexico and is the number one beef producer in the State of Jalisco; and

 

WHEREAS, the Municipality of Encarnación de Díaz, Jalisco is rich in industry, including but not limited to manufacturing of textiles like zarapes, typical dresses, embroidered cloth and other fabric work, and agricultural activities like the growth of maiz, beans, oatmeal, chile, prickly pear and maguey; among others; and

 

WHEREAS, an official delegation from Encarnación de Díaz, Jalisco is visiting Chicago to explore the possibility of establishing a sister-county relationship with Cook County, to propel mutually beneficial economic development and cultural exchange; and

 

WHEREAS, this delegation includes: Lic. José Alba Lujano, Municipal President; Mrs. Ofelia González de Alba, his wife and the President of DIF; Felipe de Jesús Romo Cuellar, Chief of Staff; Town trustees, Aldermen and Industrialists of the Municipality; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County’s Mexican-American community has made numerous cultural and economic contributions to the growth and development of our county.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize the mutual benefit of establishing a sister-county relationship between the Municipio de Encarnación de Díaz, Jalisco and Cook County to propel economic development and cultural exchange between our counties, and urge all Cook County residents to join in this celebration of their culture and heritage; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of the same be presented to the Mexican delegation of Encarnación de Díaz, Jalisco, to commemorate this occasion.

 

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ITEM #157

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 22, 2004 from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

The Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems (CCICJIS) Committee appointed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in April 2002, respectfully submits a proposed Resolution to perform a third phase, the development of the Detailed Plan of Action, a tactical plan that will identify recommended projects and resources to be pursued in moving towards an integrated criminal justice enterprise for Cook County.


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #157 cont’d

 

As Chair of the Committee, I formally request to have the submitted Resolution placed on the Board Meeting agenda for presentation to the Board of Commissioners on July 13, 2004.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Resolution, Agenda Item #79, dated April 23, 2002, established the Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems (CCICJIS) Committee; and

 

WHEREAS, the CCICJIS Committee was comprised of the major criminal justice stakeholders of Cook County and the State of Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, the Committee was charged with the development of a high-level strategic plan for an integrated criminal justice information enterprise for Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, the CCIJIS Strategic Plan was submitted to the Cook County Board of Commissioner May 1, 2003; and

 

WHEREAS, the CCICJIS Strategic Plan detailed the eight strategic issues of Governance, Data Custodianship, Integration, Privacy, Standards, Infrastructure, Biometrics, and Funding, all which have a direct impact on the development of an integrated criminal justice enterprise for Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, the recommended next step in realizing the goals of an integrated criminal justice enterprise for Cook County is to proceed with the development of a Detailed Plan of Action, which will draw upon the eight strategic issues and associated recommendations.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners as follows:

 

I.          COOK COUNTY INTEGRATED CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE

 

            The Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems Committee is hereby recast.

 

II.           COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE

 

               A.            The Committee shall be comprised of the following elected or appointed officers:

                        (a)  The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County;

                        (b)  The Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County;

                        (c)  The Cook County State’s Attorney;

                        (d)  The Cook County Sheriff;

                        (e)  The Cook County Public Defender;

                        (f)  The Chairman of the Judicial Advisory Council;

                        (g)  The Chairman of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council;

                        (h)  The Chief of the Bureau of Public Safety and Judicial Coordination;

                        (i)   The Chief Probation Officer of the Cook County Adult Probation Department;

                        (j)   The CIO of the Bureau of Information Technology and Automation;

                        (k)  The Executive Director of the Cook County Department of Corrections;

                        (l)   The Director of Cook County Emergency Management Agency;

                        (m) The Chief of Police for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office; and

                        (n)  The Chief of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Police.

 

                        The following State of Illinois agencies shall each be invited to designate a representative:

                        (a)  The Illinois Secretary of State;

                        (b)  The Illinois Attorney General;

                        (c)  The Illinois State Police;

                        (d)  The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority;

                        (e)  The Illinois Department of Corrections;

                        (f)  The Administrative Office of Illinois Courts;

                        (g)  The State Appellate Defender; and

                        (h)  The State Appellate Prosecutor.


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #157 cont’d

 

                        The following law enforcement and local agencies shall each be invited to designate a representative:

                        (a)  The Chicago Police Department;

                        (b)  The North Suburban Police Chiefs Association (District 2 and District 3) - 2   representatives;

                        (c)  The West Suburban Police Chiefs Association (District 4);

                        (d)  The Fifth District Police Chiefs Association (District 5);

                        (e)  The South Suburban Police Chiefs Association (District 6); and

                        (f)  The Chicago Crime Commission.

 

            Lastly, to ensure input from the citizens of Cook County, the Cook County Board President shall appoint, from the general public, a seven (7) member Citizens Advisory Committee to provide the CCICJIS Committee advice on community issues concerning integration.  It is recommended, but not required, for members of the Citizens Advisory Committee to have knowledge in the area of information technology and finance.

 

            B.         The Committee shall seek the input, assistance and participation of other governmental agencies, private and public interest groups as necessary or appropriate.

 

            C.         The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County shall serve as Chair of the Committee and may establish ad hoc committees or subcommittees as necessary to assist the Committee in completion of its mission.

 

III.       DUITES OF THE COMMITTEE

 

            A.        To develop a Detailed Plan of Action (specific goals, objectives, metrics and timetables) for implementing an integrated criminal justice enterprise for Cook County that includes, but is not limited to the following:

 

                            Completing the Data Exchange Pints documentation, developed as a part of the          CCICJIS Strategic Plan, to allow for inclusion of all Cook County municipalities and defining the processes and events that trigger exchange of information between the      municipalities and other justice agencies.

 

                            Developing a clear vision of the ‘to be’ or ‘future’ Cook County integrated criminal     justice enterprise, with specific tasks and projects outlined to achieve this vision.

 

                            Documenting current criminal justice interagency business processes and developing   recommendations for future business process improvements which will facilitate           achieving the goals of a Cook County integrated criminal justice enterprise.

 

                            Creating the minimum requirements necessary for agencies to share information         electronically, support evolving technologies, and ensure appropriate planning and           maintenance of the IT infrastructure of criminal justice agencies.

 

                            Addressing the expanding use of biometrics for rapid identification by supporting         technological applications, and applicable biometric standards for criminal justice           use.

 

                            Developing a Cook County Information Privacy Policy that highlights the        appropriate uses of collected, accessed and disseminated criminal justice          information.

 

                            Identifying federal, state and other sources of funding assistance to finance the           integration and improving of the criminal justice information systems in Cook       County.

 

                            Ensuring that the Detailed Plan of Action complies with national and state integrated   criminal justice standards.

 

                            Developing applicable security, verification and audit functions to ensure accuracy      and integrity at every point of the process.


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #157 cont’d

 

                            Identifying and with requisite approval, completing near-term opportunities/projects     for improved integration between Cook County justice agencies, and with local and       state agencies.

 

            B.         To develop a process to enable Cook County criminal justice agencies to take into formal consideration as well as use the Guiding Principles of Integrated Justice, as detailed in the CCICJIS Strategic Plan, when planning new technology initiatives.

 

            C.         To report the Committee’s activities, every six (6) months, to the Cook County Board President and Board of Commissioners.  The first report shall be due six (6) months from the effective date of this resolution.

 

            D.        To complete the development of the Detailed Plan of Action within a two-year period from the effective date of this Resolution.

 

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ITEM #158

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith a collective bargaining agreement for your consideration and approval at the July 13, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council/Day Reporting Unit of DCSI and the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County (as Joint Employers).

 

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

 

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

 

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ITEM #159

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a Collective Bargaining Agreement for your consideration and approval at the July 13, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 261, representing Telecommunications, Vehicle Service, Electronic Monitoring and the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County (as Joint Employers).

 

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

 

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #160

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a collective bargaining agreement for your consideration and approval at the July 13, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2006 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and the Firemen & Oilers, Local No. 7, AFL-CIO (affiliated with Service Employees International Union).

 

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

 

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ITEM #161

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a collective bargaining agreement for your consideration and approval at the July 13, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2006 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO, Local 399.

 

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

 

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ITEM #162

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 23, 2004 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a collective bargaining agreement for your consideration and approval at the July 13, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2006 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and the Coalition of Unionized Public Employees (C.O.U.P.E.) and the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County (as Joint Employers).

 

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

 

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

 

ITEM #163

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 17, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:   Rosehall Investments, 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.

 

Rosehall Investments, 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 Resolution and report of the Village of Schaumburg, 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 and 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 Rosehall Investments, Inc. and the Resolution from the Village of Schaumburg for an abandoned industrial facility located at 2324 Palmer Drive, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 02-33-401-015-0000; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 16 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 2324 Palmer Drive, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

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

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #164

 

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

 


COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #165

 

 

Audit.............................................................................................................. Meeting of June 3, 2004

 

 

Labor Subcommittee...................................................................................... Meeting of June 15, 2004

 

 

Finance......................................................................................................... Meeting of June 22, 2004

 

 

Finance (Public Hearing)................................................................................ Meeting of June 22, 2004

 

 

Health and Hospitals...................................................................................... Meeting of June 22, 2004

 

 

Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations.................................................... Meeting of June 22, 2004

 

 

Roads and Bridges......................................................................................... Meeting of June 22, 2004

 

 

Business and Economic Development.............................................................. Meeting of July 13, 2004

 

 

Finance.......................................................................................................... Meeting of July 13, 2004

 

 

Zoning and Building......................................................................................... Meeting of July 13, 2004

 

 

Roads and Bridges.......................................................................................... Meeting of July 13, 2004

 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Wednesday, September 8, 2004.