October 5 2004 Post Board Action Agenda

POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

ITEM #1

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 13, 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 Esplanade Garden Project at 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois, in Northfield Township.

	Permit #:	040824
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$15,580.00

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: $15,580.00.

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENT

ITEM #2

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 23, 2004 from

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

I hereby reappoint Alex Seith to the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to begin immediately and expire August 20, 2009.

I submit this communication for your information.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #3

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 5, 2004 from

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

The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change 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 #3 cont’d

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Physicians:

Adenwalla, Mohammed K., M.D. Surgery/Division of Opthalmology Vol. Attending Physician

Almachmouk, Mohammad, M.D. Anesthesia Assoc. Attending

Physician

GRADE K11; STEP 5, ACCOUNT # 110; BUDGET # 8970278 (30-11); POSITION I.D. No. 9523088

Arora, Subash C., M.D. Pediatrics/Division of Neonatology Service Physician

ACCOUNT# 133; BUDGET #8970225 (26-07); POSITION I.D. 0400296

Barnes, Laverne M., M.D. Family Practice/Administration Associate Attending

Physician

GRADE 5; STEP 1; ACCOUNT #110, BUDGET # 8970280 (31-01); POSITION I.D. No. 9523222

Burke, Winston F., DPM Surgery/Division of Orthopedic Vol. Attending Physician

Henek, Tomacine, Ph.D. Psychiatry Vol. Clinical Psychologist

Jacobs, Chad E., M.D. Surgery/Division of Vascular Vol. Attending Physician

Maloney, Jr., Gerald E., D.O. Emergency Medicine Service Physician

ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970179 (33-01); POSITION I.D. No. 9522122

Mason, Thomas A., M.D. Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Assoc. Attending

Network of Cook County/General Medicine Physician

GRADE K4; STEP 5; ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET # 8930430 (04-03); POSITION I.D. No. 9519531

Montfore, Carolyn R., PsyD Psychiatry/Division of Child Adolescence Vol. Associate

Psychologist

Okum, Eric J., M.D. Surgery/Cardiothoracic Vol. Attending Physician

Pelzer Jr., Harold J., M.D. Surgery/Division of Otolaryngology Vol. Attending Physician

Pillai, Sirkumar B., M.D. Surgery/Division of Pediatrics Surgery Attending Physician

GRADE K11; STEP 3, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET # 8970250 (27-17); POSITION I.D. No. 0300239

Radwanska, Ewa, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology Attending Physician

GRADE K5; STEP 2; ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970264 (29-04); POSITION I.D. No. 9523049

Rak, Melanie F., M.D. Pediatrics Vol. Attending Physician

Siffermann, Emily S., M.D. Pediatrics/Division of Child Protective Vol. Assoc. Attending

Services

Vallury, Venkata A., M.D. Pediatrics/Division of Juvenile Center Vol. Assoc. Attending

Mid-Level Practioners:

Faircloth, Isabel Anesthesia Advance Practitioner

Nurse

Matlock, Sharon Ambulatory and Community Health Network Advance Practitioner

of Cook County/Division of Family Practice Nurse

McBride, Dianne Ambulatory and Community Health Network Advance Practitioner

of Cook County/Division of Family Practice Nurse

McCaulley, Irene Ambulatory and Community Health Network Advance Practitioner

of Cook County/ Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse

Rogowski, Wendy Surgery/Division of Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant,

Certified

Whitehall, Michelle Surgery/Breast Oncology Physician Assistant,

Certified

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont’d

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Department of Anesthesia

Name Status Specialty

Akintorin, Abayomi E., MD Attending Physician Peds Anesthesia

Department of Emergency Medicine

Aks, Steven, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Department of Family Practice

Chacon-Horn, Maria, MD Attending Physician Family Practice

Dolan, Margaret, MD Vol. Attending Physician Family Practice

Hartman, Scott, MD Vol. Attending Physician Ambulatory and Community Health

Network of Cook County

McDuffy-Riley, Lori, MD Attending Physician Medicine/Ambulatory and Community

Health

Network of Cook County

Smith, Nora, MD Attending Physician Obstetrics/Gynecology

Department of Medicine

Atten, Mary Jo., MD Attending Physician Gastroenterology

Babu, Amibika R., MD Service Physician Endocrinology

Bakir, Asad, MD Vol. Attending Physician Nephrology

Bergen, Donna, MD Consulting Physician Neurology

Boye, Roger, MD Vol. Attending Physician Pulmonary/Critical Care

Breadon, Jonith, MD Attending Physician Dermatology

Buchanan, David R., MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Case, John P., MD Attending Physician Rheumatology

Clarke, Peter M., MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Conover, Craig S., MD Vol. Attending Physician Infectious Disease

Das, Krishna, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Forst, Linda, MD Vol. Attending Physician Occupational Medicine

Ganschow, Pamela S. MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Goldberg, David, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Grunauer, Dillie, MD Attending Physician Neurology

Holian, Oksana, Ph.D Research Attending Gastroenterology

Hryhorczuk, Daniel O., MD Vol. Attending Physician Occupational Medicine

Irons, Sharon, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Kanner, Andres, MD Vol. Attending Physician Neurology

Kates, Lisa C. MD Consulting Physician Dermatology

Lacuesta, Evelyn, MD Attending Physician Endocrinology

Lewis, Steve, MD Vol. Attending Physician Neurology

Lippold, Susan, MD Vol. Attending Physician General Medicine

Marder, David, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Mathew, Suja, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Nathan, Sandeep, MD Attending Physician Adult Cardiology

Osie, Albert M., MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Patterson, Carol J., MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Perrin, M. Jane, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Quinn, John, MD Vol. Attending Physician Infectious Disease

Raba, John M., MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Rodriguez, Sergio, MD Attending Physician Medicine/Cermak

Rohr, Louis, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Rosen, Robert L, MD Vol. Attending Physician Pulmonary

Saqueton, Robert, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Schneck, Michael, MD Vol. Attending Physician Neurology

Shannon, John J., MD Attending Physician Pulmonary

Shivde, Anuradha, MD Consulting Physician Neurology

Singleton, Lafayette, MD Attending Physician Neurology

Smith, Pamela, MD Attending Physician General Medicine

Sonenthal, Kathy R., M.D. Consulting Physician Pulmonary/Critical Care

Wang, Morlie, MD Service Physician General Medicine

White, Jr., Herbert, MD Vol. Attending Physician Occupational Medicine

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont’d

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS continued

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Massey, Sarita, MD Attending Physician Research

Department of Pediatrics

Patterson, Lee V., MD Vol. Assoc. Physician Pediatric Ambulatory

Department of Surgery

Axelrod, Alan J., MD Vol. Attending Physician Ophthalmology

Danahey, Daniel G., MD Vol. Attending Physician Otolaryngology

DeWald, Christopher J., MD Attending Physician Orthopedic

Durdov, David, CCP Perfusionist Cardiothoracic

Fernandez, John J., MD Attending Physician Orthopedic

Godellas, Constantine, MD Attending Physician Surgical Oncology

Kapotas, James S., MD Attending Physician Orthopedic

Madura II, James A., MD Attending Physician General Surgery

McCarthy, Walter, MD Attending Physician Vascular Surgery

Powell, Williams, MD Vol. Attending Physician Otolaryngology

Prieto, Jorge, MD Attending Physician Orthopedic

Pulla, Richard, MD Attending Physician Orthopedic

Rubin, Gary V., MD Vol. Attending Physician Ophthalmology

Sawyer, Jeffrey R., MD Consulting Physician Orthopedic

Ukoha, Ozuru O., MD Attending Physician Cardiothoracic

Virkus, Walter W., MD Attending Physician Orthopedic

Warren, William, MD Attending Physician Cardiothoracic

Department of Trauma

Dennis, Andrew R., DO Attending Physician

Mid Level Practitioners:

Name Status Department Specialty

Foster, Lauren Advance Practitioner Nurse Ruth M. Rothstein

Core Center

Gallagher, Maureen A. Advance Practitioner Nurse Ruth M. Rothstein

Core Center

Hu, Tzyy-Chyn Advance Practitioner Nurse Administration

Knowles, Patricia A. Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery Urology

Lange, Jane A. Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery Urology

Melzl, Maryann Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery Colon/Rectal

Miller, Barbara Physician Assistant, Certified Obstetrics/Gynecology

Olunfemi, Rachel Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery General Surgery

Orlowski, Wanda Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery Oncology

Powers, Kathleen Physician Assistant, Certified Surgery Breast Oncology

Raucci, John Advance Practitioner Nurse Ambulatory and General Medicine

Community Health

Network of Cook

County

Scherr, Lisa Advance Practitioner Nurse Ruth M. Rothstein

Core Center

Sithichokek-Rattan, Noi Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery Oncology

Smith, Delora Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery Cardiothoracic

Stanford, Suzanne Advance Practitioner Nurse Medicine Rheumatology

Williamson, Willa Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery Urology

Wolen, Deborah L. Advance Practitioner Nurse Ruth M. Rothstein

Core Center

Zien, Joel Physician Assistant, Certified Surgery Cardiothoracic

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont’d

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES WITH NO CHANGES IN CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

From To Acct. Budget Position

Name Depart. Status Status Step No. No. ID No.

Bastawrous, Amir, MD Surgery Part Full Time 4 110 8970255 9522951

Time Attending (27-27)

155 K9

Account

Cathchatourian, Rosalind, MD Medicine K9-1 K9 3 110 8970161 9521853

(23-03)

Hussein, Lily, MD Medicine K9-1 K9 3 110 8970161 9521855

(23-03)

Jajeh, Ahmad, MD Medicine K4-5 K9 3 155 8970178 9932485

(23-23)

Mullai, N., MD Medicine K9-1 K9 3 110 8970161 9521856

(23-03)

Mullane, Michael R., MD Medicine K9-1 K9 3 110 8970161 0400274

(23-03)

Rastogi, Alok, MD Pediatrics K7-5 K9 4 110 8970225 9522733

(26-07)

Rosen, Fred R., MD Medicine K6-5 K9 3 110 8970178 0400266

(23-23)

Samuel, Joyce, MD Medicine K9-1 K9 3 110 8970161 9521863

(23-03)

GRANT APPLICATIONS

ITEM #4

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 9, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to apply for a grant in the amount of $62,575.00 from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC). This grant is funded through the Illinois State Court Improvement Program (CIP) and will fund the production of a training video for the Child Protection Mediation Program of the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Child Protection Division.

In 2001, the Child Protection Mediation Program began providing a forum where family members and professionals involved in contested child protection matters can resolve differences outside of a courtroom setting. Mediations typically involve disputes regarding permanency options, services, placement, visitations, case closure, and communication. Because mediation is relatively new in the child welfare area, caseworkers, advocates, therapists, attorneys, and other participants are often unfamiliar with the process. This video would train mediation participants how to prepare for child protection mediation and how to respond to unexpected situations which frequently arise. The video would be produced by a local company with experience in such productions.

Mediation sessions are court-ordered. The number of sessions has increased significantly since the program’s inception. For the first eight months of these calendar years, 179 were held, compared to 160 for all 2003.

This grant does not require a match contribution.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $62,575.00. Funding period: September 15, 2004 through September 14, 2005.

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GRANT APPLICATIONS continued

ITEM #5

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 10, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to apply for a grant in the amount of $761,755.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Solving Cold Cases with DNA Program. This grant will provide funding to prioritize the DNA testing of backlogged “suspectless” sexual assault kits housed in the Chicago Police Department’s Evidence Recovery and Property Section in order to identify suspects and solve cold sexual assault cases. Funds will enable the DNA testing of these prioritized kits and any DNA profiles obtained from the sexual assault kits will be entered into the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). In addition, grant funds will fully support the salaries and fringe benefits of one (1) assistant state’s attorney, one (1) state’s attorney investigator, and one (1) victim specialist from the State’s Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program. Together, the grant-funded assistant state’s attorney and investigator will work with the Chicago Police Department to prioritize the kits for DNA testing as well as initiate investigations into CODIS hits into an effort to charge the cases. A grant-funded victim specialist will also be dedicated to providing victims and witnesses located as a result of CODIS hits with support, information and assistance while participating in the criminal justice process.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $761,755.00. Funding period: April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.

GRANT AWARDS

ITEM #6

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 16, 2004 from

DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory Council

approval is hereby requested of the Intergovernmental Cooperation and Grant Agreement between the City of Chicago and the County of Cook to provide Cook County with $2,582,790.00 under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) 2003 Spending Plan.

These funds require a $286,977.00 County cash match.

A copy of the proposed Agreement between the City of Chicago has been submitted as well as a detailed spending plan. This plan has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Further, permission is hereby requested by the Judicial Advisory Council to enter into sole source agreements with the State’s Attorney, the Sheriff, the Chief Judge, Suburban County Communities and various non-profit organizations providing services pursuant to the combined operation of the Project B.A.D.G.E. (Balanced Approach to Drug and Gang Elimination).

Respectfully request approval of this project, and that the Executive Director of the Cook County Judicial Advisory Council or his designee, on behalf of Cook County, be authorized to execute any and all necessary documents to further the project approval therein, including, but not limited to, the Subgrantee Agreement and any modifications thereto.

GRANT AWARDS continued

ITEM #6 cont’d

This grant does not require an application process.

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on May 6, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $3,888,997.00 including a cash match of ~~$286,977.00~~ $432,110.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $286,977.00. Grant Award: $2,582,790.00. Funding period: October 1, 2004 through January 22, 2006. (205-818 Account).

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ITEM #7

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 16, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $52,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program which will follow-up on suspect human arbovirus (West Nile Virus) cases and submit case investigations to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $52,000.00. Funding period: June 15, 2004 through September 30, 2004.

GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

ITEM #8

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $23,477.00 from the Illinois Attorney General's Office for the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program. This grant will provide continued partial funding for one (1) sexual assault/domestic violence specialist who provides services to adult and child victims of sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence within the Victim Witness Assistance Program.

The remaining salary and fringe benefits not covered by the grant are an in-kind contribution.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on March 9, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $25,162.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $23,477.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

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GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued

ITEM #9

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $11,500.00 from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for the Hidden Victim Support Groups Program. This grant will fund three (3) part-time social workers who facilitate monthly support groups for parents, adolescents and children who are survivors of homicide victims. The grant will also fund two (2) social workers who provide one time support group services following the Annual Homicide Victims Memorial Service sponsored by the Victim Witness Assistance Program.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on March 23, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $12,750.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $11,500.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #10

REFERRED TO THE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 17, 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. Angelo Pattalio v. Robert Moll, et al., Case No. 04-C-2691

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2. Kevin Johnson v. Village of Riverdale, et al., Case No. 02-C-0231

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3. Scianna v. Gilmore, et al., Case No. 04-C-0838

#267635

4. Rosa Ramos, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Lisbet Medrano, deceased and Miguel Medrano v. Saint Anthony Hospital, Catholic Health Partners, Catholic Health Partners Services, Julio Ramos, M.D, Juliet Bradley, M.D., Miriam Whiteley, M.D., Shankarnarayan M. Adapathya, M.D., and County of Cook, Case No. 02-L-5910

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5. Sidney McNeal v. James Madura, M.D., and Cook County Hospital, Case No. 02-L-6303

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #11

APPROVED

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 a digital printing press to be used in the Clerk of the Circuit Court Print Shop.

One time purchase. (717/335-530 Account). Requisition No. 43350126.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #12

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for prisoner meals for court facility prisoner lockups (excluding the Criminal Courts Building at 26th and California).

Contract period: January 24, 2005 through January 23, 2008. (230-231 Account). Requisition No. 52300001.

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ITEM #13

APPROVED

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	CONTRACT PERIOD
58970048	Frozen foods	07/01/05 through 06/30/06
58970049	Fruit juice	06/15/05 through 06/14/06
58970050	Ice Cream	05/01/05 through 04/30/06
58970051	Milk products	06/01/05 through 05/31/06

(897-310 Account).

AMENDMENT TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ADVERTISE FOR BID

ITEM #14

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 10, 2004 from

SIDNEY A. THOMAS, Acting Chief Operating Officer,

Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

requesting to amend a previously approved 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 (Board approved July 13, 2004 Agenda, Item #54). The portion of the request that calls for the replacement of the building management system at Logan Square should be deleted and the remaining portions go out to bid as planned.

After review of the specifications, it was agreed to separately bid the replacement of the building management system at Logan Square Health Center.

CONTRACTS

ITEM #15

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with L3 Communications, West Lafayette, Indiana, for full service maintenance of the Court Services and the Department of Corrections security screening equipment.

Reason:

L3 Communications is the manufacturer and the only source for maintenance, support, and upgrades to the “Linescan” and “Sentrie” hardware and software.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $200,352.00 [$161,160.00 - (230-449 Account); and $39,192.00 – (239-449 Account)]. Contract period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. Requisition Nos. 42300043 and 42390095.

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

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ITEM #16

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 13, 2004 from

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Hay Management Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for audit of Shakman Compliance to be filed with the Federal District Court in accordance with the judgment entered into on January 7, 1994. The annual audit is for the year 2003 and shall audit compliance with the provisions of consent judgments and plan of compliance.

Reason: This firm has had prior experience conducting Shakman audits for the City of Chicago and other Elected County Officials. The judgment of January 7, 1994, requires an independent firm of public accountants or experts in personnel or management matters, selected by the President and reasonably acceptable to the plantiffs.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00. Contract period: October 10, 2004 through October 9, 2005. (032-242 Account). Requisition No. 40320023.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #17

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts with the following vendors to provide court-ordered group counseling and treatment services through the court’s Domestic Violence Program for the Adult Probation and Social Service Departments:

VENDOR	REQ. NO.	CONTRACT AMOUNT
Advance Domestic Abuse Intervention Chicago, Illinois	55324010 55410008	$43,000.00 $75,000.00

Healthcare Alternative Systems Chicago, Illinois	55410009	$60,000.00

LaFamilia Unida Cicero, Illinois	55324013 55410010	$25,000.00 $130,000.00

Pro Health Advocates Cicero, Illinois	55410011	$65,000.00

Resurrection Behavioral Health @ Pro Care Broadview, Illinois	55410016	$50,000.00

Sarah’s Inn Oak Park, Illinois	55410012	$50,000.00

South Suburban Family Shelter Homewood, Illinois	55410013	$45,000.00

Universal Family Connection Chicago, Illinois	55324012 55410015	$27,000.00 $35,000.00

The Pillars Community Services Summit, Illinois	55410014	$40,000.00

Westside Domestic Abuse Project at University of Illinois and Haymarket Center Chicago, Illinois	55324014 55410017	$25,000.00 $250,000.00
Associates in Human Development Counseling, LLC Rolling Meadows, Illinois	55410018	$60,000.00

Reason:

These contracts will provide court-ordered group intervention counseling services to offenders sentenced to probation for acts of domestic violence and related offenses. Counseling services are an integral part of program interventions designed to stop offender violence and intimidating behaviors. Other program interventions include intensive abuse treatment and mental health services. The Adult Probation Department or the Social Service Department, depending upon the nature of the conviction, provides case management services.

These vendors were selected through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Each vendor is approved by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence Advisory Council, pursuant to the Illinois Protocol for Partner Abuse Intervention Programs. Additionally, each vendor has a detailed service plan, a realistic and cost effective budget, and has demonstrated the professional expertise necessary for these services. The vendors comprise a service network for the court that encompasses all of Cook County. Several of the providers have bi-lingual staff.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $980,000.00 [$860,000.00 – (541-260 Account); and $120,000.00 – (532-260 Account)]. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #18

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts with the following vendors to provide assessment and treatment services to probationers convicted of sex offenses. The services are provided through programs administered by the Adult Probation and Social Service Departments.

VENDOR

REQ. NO.

CONTRACT AMOUNT

Adelante, P.C.

Chicago, Illinois

55324002

55410001

$100,000.00

$ 65,000.00

Affiliated Psychologist, Ltd.

Chicago, Illinois

55324004

55410002

$ 70,000.00

$ 25,000.00

The Center for Contextual Change, Ltd.

Skokie, Illinois

55324003

$100,000.00

Cognitive Behavioral Solutions

Forest Park, Illinois

55324009

55410004

$ 31,000.00

$110,000.00

Emages, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois

55324007

55410005

$ 40,000.00

$ 50,000.00

Latino Family Services, P.C.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

55324006

55410006

$ 60,000.00

$ 80,000.00

Oak Forest Psychological Services, Inc.

Oak Forest, Illinois

55324005

$ 60,000.00

Ronald C. Simmons, Psy. D., and Associates, Inc.

Lemont, Illinois

55324008

55410007

$ 39,000.00

$ 35,000.00

Clinical Behavior Consultants

Lombard, Illinois

55410003

$ 25,000.00

Reason:

These contracts will provide court-ordered group or individual counseling. The Adult Probation or the Social Service Departments, depending upon the nature of the conviction, provides case management services.

These vendors were selected through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Each vendor has a minimum of five years of clinical experience in treating sex offenses and is a certified member of the Association for Treatment of Sexual Offenders. Additionally, each vendor has a detailed service plan, a realistic and cost effective budget, and has demonstrated the professional expertise necessary for these services. The providers comprise a service network for the court that encompasses all of Cook County. Several of the vendors have bi-lingual staff.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $890,000.00 [$500,000.00 (532-260 Account); and $390,000.00 (541-260 Account)]. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #19

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts with the following vendors to provide a substance abuse testing and treatment services program for the Criminal Division, Adult Drug Treatment Program.

VENDOR	REQ. NO.	CONTRACT AMOUNT
Gateway Foundation Chicago, Illinois	55324015	$200,000.00
Loretto Hospital Chicago, Illinois	55324016	$200,000.00
Southeast Alcohol & Drug Abuse Center Chicago, Illinois	55324017	$25,000.00
South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse East Hazelcrest, Illinois	55324018	$125,000.00
McDermott Center Chicago, Illinois	55324019	$150,000.00

Reason:

These vendors provide services to nonviolent, adult criminal offenders deemed eligible for the drug treatment court program. Services are combined with close court supervision to help participants to return to the community as self-sufficient productive citizens.

These vendors were selected for their experience in drug intervention services and for the location of the service sites. Contract services will include substance abuse assessment, random drug screening, group and individual counseling, residential treatment, health education, and aftercare services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $700,000.00. Contract period: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. (532-272 Account).

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ITEM #20

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication from

DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory Council

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with ~~Joseph A. Trotter, Jr.~~ American University, Washington, DC, to conduct a study and related training under the American University’s U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice sponsored Criminal Courts Technical Assistance Project (CCTAP) on a cost-share basis with Cook County.

Reason:

Mr. Joseph A. Trotter, Jr., the lead researcher, is an expert in the study of felony case processing and impacts on jail population levels. The Judicial Advisory Council used his services in 1989 regarding a proposal for the present crowding situation at Cook County Jail.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $44,000.00. Contract period: October 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005. (205-260 Account). Requisition No. 42050020.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #21

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication from

Daniel H. Winship, M.D., Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc., Hazelwood, Missouri, for the purchase of disposable tracheostomy tubes and cannula supplies for Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

Reason:

Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. is the only known source of Shiley tracheostomy products that have a swivel/pivotal neckplate and snap lock disposable inner cannula system which allows access to ventilate the patient from either side of the bed.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,856,986.90 ($928,493.45 per year) ~~[$14,253.96~~ $14,523.96 (~~$7,126.98~~ $7,261.98 per year) – (240-362 Account); $99,655.90 ($49,827.95 per year) – (891-362 Account); $148,841.44 ($74,420.72 per year) - (897-362 Account); and $1,593,965.60 ($796,982.80 per year) – (898-362 Account)]. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2006. Requisition Nos. 52400007, 58910186, 58976000 and 58980017.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #22

APPROVED

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 Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Inc., a Johnson and Johnson Company, Raritan, New Jersey, for the purchase of reagents and supplies for the identification (ID)-Micro Typing System™ gel test technology, the Tecan Megaflex ID instrument and a semi-automated reader unit manufactured by Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. and owned by the hospital for the Department of Pathology, Division of the Blood Bank.

Reason:

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the reagent and supplies compatible with the existing equipment. This equipment increases staff’s efficiency, productivity and safety standards during the processing of routine blood typing, screening/identification and cross-match procedures prior to patients receiving blood transfusions.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $145,851.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 58970053.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

CONTRACT ADDENDA

ITEM #23

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $32,500.00, Contract No. 03-41-264, with Latino Family Services, Arlington Heights, Illinois, to provide court-ordered counseling services to offenders through the Sex Offenders Treatment Program, administered by the Adult Probation Department.

Board approved amount 11-04-03:	$ 95,000.00
Increase requested:	32,500.00
Adjusted amount:	$127,500.00

Reason:

This increase is necessary because referrals to the program have been greater than anticipated and to ensure continuation of services through the end of the contract. The expiration date of the current contract is November 30, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $32,500.00. (532-260 Account).

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ITEM #24

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $50,000.00, Contract No. 03-41-208 with LaFamilia Unida, Chicago, Illinois, to provide court-ordered counseling services to offenders through the Domestic Violence Program administered by the Social Service Department.

Board approved amount 11-18-03:	$ 50,000.00
Increase requested:	50,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$100,000.00

Reason:

An increase is necessary because referrals to the Domestic Violence Program have been greater than anticipated and to ensure continuation of services through the end of the contract. A larger provider to the program closed its service site and the clinics they served had to be distributed to other providers. The expiration date of the current contract is November 30, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00. (541-260 Account).

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ITEM #25

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $25,000.00, Contract No. 03-41-265 with EMAGES, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, to provide court-ordered counseling services to offenders through the Sex Offender Treatment Program, administered by the Adult Probation Department.

CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #25 cont’d

Board approved amount 11-04-03:	$ 32,000.00
Increase requested:	25,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 57,000.00

Reason:

The requested increase is necessary because referrals to the program have been greater than anticipated and to ensure continuation of services through the end of the contract. The expiration date of the current contract is November 30, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $25,000.00. (532-260 Account).

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ITEM #26

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 17, 2004 from

Daniel H. Winship, M.D., Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase the following contracts for the provision of commercial nursing registry services for Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, the Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, Cermak Health Services of Cook County and the Department of Public Health for fiscal year 2004.

The original amount was approved by the Board on September 4, 2003. The increases/decreases approved June 15, 2004, are indicated by one (*) asterisk. The increases for this request are indicated by two (**) asterisks.

Vendor	Stroger Hospital (897)	Provident Hospital (891)	Oak Forest Hospital (898)	Ambulatory and Community Health Network (893)	Cermak Health Services (240)	Dept. of Public Health (895)
Med-Call Health Care, Inc. Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-57	-0-	-0-	-0-	-0-	$200,000.00	-0-

Professional Nursing, Inc. Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-66	$400,000.00 $379,000.00* $200,000.00**	-0-	-0-	$350,000.00	-0-	-0-

Gareda Diversified Business Services, Inc. Calumet City, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-69	$1,400,000.00 $500,000.00**	$600,000.00 $150,000.00* $537,000.00**	$900,000.00 $200,000.00* 650,000.00**	$550,000.00	$400,000.00	$50,000.00

LMR Nursing Services, Inc. Naperville, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-58	$700,000.00 $230,000.00* $400,000.00**	-0-	-0-	-0-	-0-	-0-

Nursefinders of Oak Lawn, Inc. Oak Lawn, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-102	-0-	-0-	$175,000.00	-0-	-0-	-0-

Pro-Med Staffing, Inc. Frankfort, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-54	-0-	-0-	$160,000.00	-0-	-0-	-0-

CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #26 cont’d

	Vendor	Stroger Hospital (897)	Provident Hospital (891)	Oak Forest Hospital (898)		Ambulatory and Community Health Network (893)	Cermak Health Services (240)		Dept. of Public Health (895)

	Nurse Finders of Chicago Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-60	$300,000.00 ($230,000.00)*	$ 200,000.00 ($100,000.00)*	-0-		-0-	-0-		-0-

	Advanced Care, Inc. Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-52	-0-	-0-	-0-		$450,000.00	-0-		-0-

	Intelistaf, Inc. a/k/a/ Gentiva Staffing Oak Brook, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-61	$300,000.00 ($299,000.00)*	-0-	$160,000.00		-0-	-0-		-0-

	Pro Care Medical Staffing, LLC Kankakee, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-56	-0-	-0-	$160,000.00 $ 75,000.00* $ 45,000.00**		-0-	-0-		-0-

	Health Facility Staffing Services, Inc. Evergreen Park, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-51	-0-	-0-	$160,000.00		-0-	-0-		-0-
	Maxim Health Care Services, Inc. Oak Park, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-68	$400,000.00 ($180,000.00)* $200,000.00**	-0-	-0-		$350,000.00	$100,000.00		-0-
	Medical Staffing Network Lombard, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-67	$400,000.00 100,000.00**	$100,000.00 ($50,000.00)*	-0-		-0-	-0-		-0-

The Nurse Agency, Inc. Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-55		$400,000.00 $100,000.00* $300,000.00**	-0-	-0-		-0-	-0-		-0-

Proficient Reliable Nurses, Inc. Country Club Hills, Illinois Contract No. 40-41-50		-0-	-0-	$160,000.00 ($155,000.00)*		-0-		-0-		-0-

Midwest Medical Staffing Oak Park, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-62		$400,000.00 $100,000.00* $300,000.00**	$100,000.00 $133,000.00**		-0-	-0-		-0-		-0-

Advanced Medical Resources Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-59		$300,000.00 ($100,000.00)*	-0-		-0-	-0-		-0-		-0-
Ace Health Services, LLC Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-41-47		-0-	-0-		$125,000.00 ($120,000.00)*	-0-		-0-		-0-
Advanced Comprehensive Services Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 04-42-53		-0-	-0-		-0-	-0-		-0-		50,000.00
		____________	___________		___________	___________		__________		_________
Adjusted Total: $13,865.000.00		$7,000,000.00	$1,670,000.00		$2,695,000.00	$1,700,000.00		$700,000.00		$100,000.00

CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #26 cont’d

Reason:

This request is necessary due to an unanticipated increase in staffing needs which has exceeded our original estimates and will be sufficient for the remaining period of the contracts.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $3,365,000.00 [$670,000.00 - (891-275 Account); $2,000,000.00 – (897-275 Account); and $695,000.00 – (898-275 Account)].

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER COLLINS

ITEM #27

REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under her supervision on Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM #28

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH BIOELECTRONIC ENGINEERING & MEDICAL SUPPLIES (B.E.A.M.S.); CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH THE BURROWS COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH EKLA CORPORATION; CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH GLOBE MEDICAL-SURGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH HOWARD MEDICAL COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH INLANDER BROTHERS, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH PHOENIX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC; CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.; and CONTRACT NO. 04-15-165H WITH WREN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.

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

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

GRANT AWARD

ITEM #29

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 2, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $198,995.00 from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. The purpose of this grant is to help defray the costs of installing light emitting diodes (LED) in traffic signals to reduce energy costs.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on September 8, 2004 in the amount of $198,995.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $198,995.00. Funding period: August 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #30

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 14, 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.

LOCATION	TYPE	SECTION NUMBER

Cottage Grove Avenue, Lincoln Avenue to 138th Street (Village of Dolton)	Bituminous reconstruction and concrete patching	98-W5812-03-PV
Lake-Cook Road, Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to Pfingsten Road (Village of Deerfield)	Concrete patching, intersection channelization and traffic signal installation	01-A5020-02-RP

Lake Avenue, Edens Expressway to Greenbay Road (Village of Wilmette)	2-lane bituminous resurfacing	03-A5925-02RS

Mount Prospect Road, North Avenue (IL 64) to Grand Avenue (Cities of Elmhurst and Northlake)	2-lane bituminous resurfacing and retaining wall construction	04-W7331-02-RS
19 Locations	Traffic signal modernization contract	02-TSCMC-03-TL

87th Street at South Holland Road (City of Chicago)	Reconstruction underpass and approaches	04-B4233-01-RP

Central Road, 0.46 of a mile east of Barrington Road to Freeman Road (Village of Hoffman Estates)	2-lane bituminous resurfacing	04-A6107-04-RS

East River Road/ Bender Road relocated, Ballard Road to Central Road (City of Des Plaines)	2-lane bituminous resurfacing	04-W7840-04-RS

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

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER

ITEM #31

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR JURISDICTIONAL

TRANSFER/RESOLUTION:

Local Agency Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer from the County of Cook to Calumet City and

the Village of Dolton

Transfer jurisdiction

Greenwood Road,

159th Street to Chicago Road

in Calumet City and the Village of Dolton

Section: 98-B8234-02-FP

Centerline Mileage: 3.02 miles

Fiscal Impact: $7,100,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

ITEM #32

APPROVED

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

1. Amendment to a Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and Nicor Gas Company

Nicor Gas Company will relocate its facilities

94th Avenue,

171st Street to 159th Street

in the Village of Orland Hills

Section: 97-W2609-01-FP

Centerline Mileage: 1.58 miles

Fiscal Impact: $130,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

An Amendment to a Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and Nicor Gas Company, said agreement executed by the County of Cook on June 19, 2001, wherein Nicor Gas Company will relocate its facilities as a result of the Cook County improvement along 94th Avenue from 171st Street to 159th Street, Section: 97-W2609-01-FP. The County will reimburse Nicor Gas Company for the final cost not to exceed the sum of $130,000.00 (originally estimated $66,674.75). This amendment is for additional costs incurred for the work required to complete the relocation of its facilities and were not specified in the original agreement, but were necessitated by a field change.

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #33

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval THREE (3) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS:

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc.

Central Road,

0.46 of a mile east of Barrington Road

to Freeman Road

in the Village of Hoffman Estates

Section: 04-A6107-04-RS

Centerline Mileage: 0.71 miles

Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #33 cont’d

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc.

East River Road/Bender Road relocated,

Ballard Road to Central Road

in the City of Des Plaines

Section: 04-W7840-04-RS

Centerline Mileage: 1.51 miles

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Reconstruction of the underpass roadway, etc.

87th Street

at South Holland Road

in the City of Chicago

Section: 04-B4233-01-RP

Fiscal Impact: $1,350,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION

ITEM #34

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION:

1.	Land Acquisition Resolution 123rd Street, Cicero Avenue to Kedzie Avenue in the Village of Alsip Section: 01-B7528-05-PV Fiscal Impact: $494,900.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #35

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval THREE (3) SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS:

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Supplemental Improvement Resolution

Reconstruction of the existing two lane bituminous pavement, etc.

Midlothian Turnpike,

Pulaski Road to Rexford Road

in the Village of Robbins

Section: 96-B8029-02-PV

Centerline Mileage: 0.94 miles

Fiscal Impact: $1,780,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Original Board approved amount 02-20-97: $ 360,000.00

Increase requested: 1,780,000.00

Adjusted amount: $2,140,000.00

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #35 cont’d

	Previously, on February 20, 1997, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $360,000.00 towards completion of the project. Subsequently, your Honorable Body executed a Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement, along with an Intergovernmental Agreement expanding the scope of the improvement, with the Village of Robbins on June 5, 2001, wherein the Village will reconstruct Midlothian Turnpike/137th Street from Pulaski Road to Kedzie Avenue. Following said improvement, jurisdiction of 137th Street from Rexford Road to Kedzie Avenue will transfer from the Village to the County. The additional funding represents the County’s financial commitment to the Village for said improvement.
2.	Motor Fuel Tax Project Supplemental Improvement Resolution Reconstruction of the existing concrete pavement, pedestrian bridge repairs and traffic control, etc. West Lake (East Lake) Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue to Waukegan Road in the Village of Glenview Section: 95-A5919-06-RP Centerline Mileage: 3.5 miles Fiscal Impact: $8,200,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) Original Board approved amount 04-18-95: $ 4,500,000.00 Increase requested: _8,200,000.00 Adjusted amount: $12,700,000.00
	Previously, on April 18, 1995, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $4,500,000.00 towards completion of the project. Subsequently, your Honorable Body executed an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Glenview on April 8, 2004, wherein the County will include certain work for the Village and expand the scope of the improvement. Additional funding is required for engineering and additional work not anticipated in the scope of the original project.
3.	Motor Fuel Tax Project Supplemental Improvement Resolution Reconstruction of the existing pavement, etc. Cook DuPage Road, 91st Street to 79th Street in the Villages of Burr Ridge and Willow Springs and unincorporated Lyons Township Section: 92-W1918-01-RS Fiscal Impact: $2,435,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) Original Board approved amount 08-04-92: $1,300,000.00 Increase requested: 2,435,000.00 Adjusted amount: $3,735,000.00
	Previously, on August 4, 1992, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $1,300,000.00 towards completion of the project. Additional funding is required for engineering, additional work and increased construction cost not anticipated in the scope of the original project.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION

ITEM #36

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION:

1. Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Group 3

167th Street,

Cicero Avenue to Kilbourn Avenue;

Roberts Road,

111th Street to 95th Street; and

103rd Street,

Roberts Road to Harlem Avenue

in the Cities of Country Club Hills, Hickory Hills, Oak Forest and Palos Hills

Section: 01-B4524-02-RP

Final Cost: $2,642,708.06

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

ITEM #37

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

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

1. Section: 02-15117-90-TL. Leyden Township (009T117), US 12-45 (Mannheim Road) at Wrightwood Avenue in Leyden Township. Final adjustment of quantities. $10,297.28 (Deduction).

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2. Section: 01-C1130-04-FP. Group 6-2003: Sauk Trail, Central Park Avenue to Western Avenue; Vollmer Road at Butterfield Creek in the Village of Park Forest and unincorporated Rich Township. New items. $34,408.02 (Addition).

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REPORT

ITEM #38

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #267640

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

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

ITEM #39

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 28, 2004 from

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, County Commissioner

I am requesting a transfer of funds in the amount of $6,825.00 from Rental of Facilities (018-660 Account) to Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified (018-390 Account).

I am also requesting a transfer of funds in the amount of $3,400.00 from Utilities (018-429 Account) to Computer Equipment (018-579 Account).

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TRANSFER OF FUNDS continued

ITEM #40

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner

Please transfer $5,000.00 from Rental of Facilities (018-660 Account) to Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified (018-390 Account) to cover unanticipated office expenses through the end of the fiscal year.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

ITEM #41

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #267641

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

The proposed ordinance amendment addresses Chapter 14: Licensing and Regulatory Ordinances regarding the issuance of additional special late liquor licenses. I respectfully request that this proposed ordinance amendment be referred to the Finance Committee. At the committee meeting in which this proposed ordinance amendment is considered I will ask that Comm. No. 260273 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14: Licensing and Regulatory Ordinances (Proposed Ordinance Amendment), referred to the Finance Committee on July 1, 2003, be received and filed.

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

PETER N. SILVESTRI, JOHN P. DALEY and ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioners

Co-Sponsored by

FORREST CLAYPOOL, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN and GREGG GOSLIN,

County Commissioners

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14:

LICENSING AND REGULATORY ORDINANCES

WHEREAS, Cook County allows holders of liquor licenses to operate as late as 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning (Friday night) and Sunday morning (Saturday night); and

WHEREAS, such hours of operation are not reasonable or in the best interest of the residents of unincorporated Cook County and the surrounding areas; and

WHEREAS, such hours of operation of establishments located in unincorporated Cook County are incompatible with the hours of operation of establishments in most municipalities that border the unincorporated areas of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, the later hours of operation within unincorporated Cook County have a deleterious affect upon the safety and welfare of nearby residents; and

WHEREAS, longer hours of operation for liquor establishments in unincorporated Cook County contribute to increased chances of incidents of driving while intoxicated; and

WHEREAS, motorists leaving liquor establishments located in unincorporated Cook County travel through surrounding communities, thereby exposing residents thereof to the dangers of intoxicated drivers; and

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

ITEM #41 cont’d

WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of Cook County deem it to be in the best interest of the health and safety of its residents to reduce the hours of operation of liquor establishments licensed by Cook County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT:

Section 1. Section 14-27 of the Cook County Licensing and Regulatory Ordinances shall be amended as follows:

14.27. That a person issued an additional special late liquor license by Cook County be prohibited from selling, permitting to be sold or giving away any alcoholic liquor between the hours of 4:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M. on weekdays and Saturdays, and between the hours of 4:00 and 9:00 A.M. on Sundays.

That the annual license fee for the additional special late liquor license is hereby established as an additional $1,000.00 for a total of $2,350.00 effective May 1, 1980.

That after December 1, 2004, no additional special late liquor licenses shall be issued by Cook County. All new licenses issued by Cook County after December 1, 2004, shall be prohibitive.

That any licenses issued prior to December 1, 2004 providing for hours in excess of those stated herein shall expire upon the transfer, forfeiture or revocation of such license whether such transfer is between individuals, partnerships or corporations in whole or part, or whether such transfer is of corporate shares to shareholders not previously owners of the corporation.

Section 2. This amendatory ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately after its passage.

RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #42

APPROVED

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

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

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the salary of the Public Defender, an Officer of the County of Cook, has been increased to $149,630.00 annually, effective July 1, 2004, pursuant to Illinois State Statute 55 ILCS 5/3-4004-2 (d).

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the new salary of the Public Defender of Cook County, as amended in accordance with aforesaid Resolution, be approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

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RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #43

APPROVED

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JOHN P. DALEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,

GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

DECLARATION OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, U.S.A.

AND THE PROVINCE OF PALERMO IN THE REGION OF SICILY, ITALY

WHEREAS, the County of Cook, in the State of Illinois, has formed many mutually beneficial relationships with local governments around the world; and

WHEREAS, these relationships are forged in order to extend and strengthen the existing ties of commerce and friendship of these governments; and

WHEREAS, the products of such friendship agreements between the County of Cook and other similar local units of government include, but are not limited to, the exchange of information, export, import and investment promotion, and cultural and educational exchanges; and

WHEREAS, the Province of Palermo in the Region of Sicily, Italy has expressed an interest in forming such a relationship with the County of Cook, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Cook does hereby accept and reciprocate this interest of the Province of Palermo to form a relationship of friendship and cooperation, and will formalize this relationship through the execution of an agreement of friendship and cooperation (referred to as the “Declaration of Friendship and Cooperation between the County of Cook in the State of Illinois, U.S.A. and the Province of Palermo in the Region of Sicily, Italy.”

DECLARATION OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, U.S.A.

AND THE PROVINCE OF PALERMO IN THE REGION OF SICILY, ITALY

The Government of Cook County in the State of Illinois, U.S.A. and the Government of the Province of Palermo in the Region of Sicily, Italy, (referred to as the “Parties”), are prompted by the wish to extend and strengthen the existing ties of commerce and friendship between the areas of the County of Cook in the State of Illinois (referred to as “Illinois U.S.A.”) and the Province of Palermo of the Region of Sicily (referred to as “Sicily Italy”).

The Illinois U.S.A. and Sicily Italy have developed an important economy that can be the object of useful exchanges for the citizens and businesses of the communities. To further enable the Parties to achieve their purpose, the Parties hereby execute the following Declaration of Friendship and Cooperation.

The friendship and cooperation referred to in this Declaration will apply to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, scientific and technical enterprises, in both the Illinois U.S.A. and Sicily Italy, as well as cultural and educational exchanges.

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ITEM #43 cont’d

The Parties agree to promote relations and exchanges aimed at developing projects of mutual interest, including specific business agreements. The cooperation shall provide foreign investment protections and security and shall be based on the Italian and United States’ existing laws and regulations, whichever is most effective, within the framework of the participating Parties’ powers.

The Parties intend to develop the broadest cooperation for the mutual benefit of the Parties economically and financially in the industrial, manufacturing and commercial fields by cooperating in organizing agreements by and between the companies within the Areas, and throughout the entire U.S.A. and Italy including, but not limited to the following sectors: high technology, textiles, clothing, leather goods, jewelry, marble, plants and flowers, agricultural and industrial machinery, electronic equipment, medical/surgical instrumentation, plastics, automotive, pharmaceutical and food products.

Methods to carry out this cooperation include the following:

· exchanges of information and professional internships

· organization of classes, seminars, symposia, meetings, conferences, etc.

· trade missions

· export, import, and investment promotion

· trade show assistance and partnership

Additionally, the Parties may agree on additional forms of collaboration pursuant to this Declaration.

The Parties shall make every effort to foster and promote relationships and exchanges between the citizens and businesses of every region of the U.S.A. and every region of Italy, particularly in the industrial, manufacturing, commercial, scientific, and technical areas.

Funding as may be needed for the implementation of the programs in accordance with this Declaration, may be provided by businesses within the U.S.A. and Italy and by either of the Parties in its sole discretion in the form of grants, donations or otherwise for the mutual benefit of the Parties.

In the event of expansion of the programs, agents may be required to fulfill the implementation of the programs in accordance with this Declaration for the mutual benefit of the Parties.

This Declaration shall be drafted and executed in both English and Italian and may be executed in counterparts.

Chicago, October 2004

For the Government of Cook County in the State of For the Province of Palermo in the

Illinois, U.S.A. Region of Sicily Italy

____________________________________ ____________________________________

JOHN H. STROGER, JR. Francesco Musotto

Cook County Board President President, Province of Palermo

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ITEM #44

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #267642

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 10, 2004 from

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

Re: U-Stor-It (Blue Island) LLC

Resolution Approving Class 8 Special Exception to Abandonment

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the company’s application for Class 8 property tax incentive for your consideration.

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ITEM #44 cont’d

U-Stor-It requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 8 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 8, the Resolution of the City of Blue Island, 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 8 which provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for a commercial facility; and

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from U-Stor-It (Blue Island) LLC, and the Resolution from the City of Blue Island for an abandoned commercial facility located at 2341 West 135th Street, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 28-01-202-002-0000 and 29-06-103-001-0000; and

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned commercial facility located at 2341 West 135th Street, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

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

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ITEM #45

APPROVED

The following item was previously approved by poll of the Committee on Business and Economic Development on September 23, 2004:

Transmitting a Communication, dated June 17, 2004 from

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

266605 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, by Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated June 17, 2004:

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.

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ITEM #45 cont’d

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from 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.

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken September 23, 2004 of the Business and Economic Development Committee is as follows: 7 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

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ITEM #46

APPROVED AS AMENDED

The following item was previously approved by poll of the Committee on Business and Economic Development on September 23, 2004:

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 10, 2004 from

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

~~263323~~ DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, by Gwendolyn D. Clemons, 267323 Director, transmitting a Communication, dated August 10, 2004:

Re: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)

respectfully request approval of a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant to be used for the rehabilitation of approximately 17 single-family homes for low and very low-income households in the following municipalities: Calumet City, Calumet Park, Dixmoor, Ford Heights, Lansing, Park Forest, Phoenix, and Riverdale. The project complies with the HOME Program regulations and furthers the goals of the Five-Year Consolidated Community Development Plan (approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on October 17, 2000).

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The HOME Program grant of $600,000.00 will be made to Regional Redevelopment Corporation (RRC). Approval of this grant will enable RRC to continue their Owner-occupied Single-family Rehabilitation Program. Funds are provided to home owners through a deferred loan to rehabilitate their properties. Permanent liens are placed on the properties for the amount of the rehabilitation by Chicago Southland Development, Inc. After rehabilitation is completed, RRC then assigns the Note, Owner’s Participation Agreement, and Junior Mortgage to Cook County. The Cook County HOME Program will recapture funds expended on the projects when these homes are sold, transferred, or otherwise alienated and title is transferred.

I respectfully request approval of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Cook, or his designee, be authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to further the project approved herein, including, but not limited to the Subgrantee Agreement and any modifications thereto.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Funds: $600,000.00 [$400,000.00 - (772-298 Account); and $200,000.00 - (772-292 Account)].

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken September 23, 2004 of the Business and Economic Development Committee is as follows: 7 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

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ITEM #47

APPROVED

The following item was previously approved by poll of the Committee on Business and Economic Development on September 23, 2004:

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 18, 2004 from

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

267324 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, by Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated August 10, 2004:

Re: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)

respectfully request approval of a HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant to be used for the rehabilitation of approximately 22 single-family homes for low and very low-income households in the following municipalities: Glenwood, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lemont, Matteson, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Posen, Sauk Village, Steger, and Tinley Park. The project complies with the HOME Program regulations and furthers the goals of the Five-Year Consolidated Community Development Plan (approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on October 17, 2000).

The HOME Program Grant of $800,000.00 will be made between Chicago Southland Development, Inc. (CSDI) and the County of Cook. Approval of this grant will enable CSDI to continue their Owner-occupied Single-family Rehabilitation Program. Funds are provided to homeowners through a deferred loan to rehabilitate their properties. Permanent liens are placed on the properties for the amount of the rehabilitation by Chicago Southland Development, Inc. After rehabilitation is completed, CSDI then assigns the Note, Owner’s Participation Agreement, and Junior Mortgage to Cook County. The Cook County HOME Program will recapture funds expended on the projects when these homes are sold, transferred, or otherwise alienated and title is transferred.

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ITEM #47 cont’d

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Funds: $800,000.00. (772-~~298~~292 Account).

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken September 23, 2004 of the Business and Economic Development Committee is as follows: 7 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

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ITEM #48

APPROVED

The following item was previously approved by poll of the Committee on Business and Economic Development on September 23, 2004:

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 18, 2004 from

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

267327 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, by Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated August 18, 2004:

Re: BI Building, LLC

Resolution Approving Class 8 Special Exception to Abandonment

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the BI Building, LLC’s application for Class 8 property tax incentive for your consideration.

The applicant requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 8 Ordinance. This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.

Submitting the BI Building, LLC application for Class 8, the Resolution of the City of Blue Island, 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 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from BI Building, LLC, and the Resolution of the City of Blue Island for an abandoned industrial facility located at 13601 South Western, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 28-01-202-005-0000, 29-06-103-008-0000 and 29-06-103-009-0000; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 2 and 1/2 months at application, and that special circumstances are present.

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ITEM #48 cont’d

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to BI Building, LLC for an abandoned industrial facility located at 13601 South Western, Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois; and

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

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken September 23, 2004 of the Business and Economic Development Committee is as follows: 7 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

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ITEM #49

APPROVED

The following item was previously approved by poll of the Committee on Business and Economic Development on September 23, 2004:

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 18, 2004 from

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

267328 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, by Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated August 18, 2004:

Re: 1931 East 177th Street, LLC (Mr. Gerald P. Hicks)

Resolution Approving Class 8 Special Exception to Abandonment

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the 1931 East 177th Street, LLC’s application for Class 8 property tax incentive for your consideration.

The applicant requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 8 Ordinance. This Resolution is required so that the owner can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.

Submitting the 1931 East 177th Street, LLC application for Class 8, the Resolution of the Village of Lansing, Illinois, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from 1931 East 177th Street, LLC, and the Resolution of the Village of Lansing for an abandoned commercial facility located at 1931 East 177th Street, Lansing, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 29-25-301-046-0000; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 12 months at the time of application, and that special circumstances are present.

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ITEM #49 cont’d

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to 1931 East 177th Street, LLC for an abandoned commercial facility located at 1931 East 177th Street, Lansing, Cook County, Illinois; and

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

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken September 23, 2004 of the Business and Economic Development Committee is as follows: 7 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

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ITEM #50

APPROVED

The following item was previously approved by poll of the Committee on Business and Economic Development on September 23, 2004:

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 5, 2004 from

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

267329 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, by Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated August 5, 2004:

Re: Gerald Seida (Riverdale Body Shop)

Resolution Approving Class 8 Special Exception to Abandonment

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the Gerald Seida’s application for Class 8 property tax incentive for your consideration.

Submitting the Gerald Seida application for Class 8, the Resolution of the City of Chicago Heights and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

PROPOSED Resolution

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Gerald Seida (Riverdale Body Shop), and the Resolution of the City of Chicago Heights, for an abandoned commercial facility located at 311 North Halsted, Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 32-09-101-032-0000; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 16 months at the time of purchase, and that special circumstances are present.

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ITEM #50 cont’d

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to Gerald Seida for an abandoned commercial facility located at 311 North Halsted, Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois; and

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

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken September 23, 2004 of the Business and Economic Development Committee is as follows: 7 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

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ITEM #51

REFERRED BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #267330

The following item was previously approved by poll of the Committee on Business and Economic Development on September 23, 2004:

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 9, 2004 from

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

267330 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, by Gwendolyn D. Clemons, Director, transmitting a Communication, dated August 9, 2004:

Re: Broadway Property Group, LLC

Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

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

The applicant 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 of the Village of Forest Park, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Broadway Property Group, LLC and the Resolution from the Village of Forest Park for a vacant industrial facility located at 7750 Industrial Drive, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 15-24-301-018-0000; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 22 months at the time of application and that special circumstances are present.

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ITEM #51 cont’d

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 Broadway Property Group, LLC for an abandoned industrial facility located at located at 7750 Industrial Drive, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

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

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken September 23, 2004 of the Business and Economic Development Committee is as follows: 7 Yeas; and 0 Nays.

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ITEM #52

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 16, 2004 from

BARBARA BRUNO, Director, Cook County Department of Revenue

respectfully submitting this Resolution to update the Use Tax NOW bank account that the Cook County Department of Revenue currently has with Amalgamated Bank.

RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized signatories.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Use Tax NOW account at Amalgamated Bank be updated; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks, wire or otherwise transfer funds from the depository account to the Office of the Cook County Treasurer/Collector approved investment vehicles:

1. Thomas J. Glaser, Chief Financial Officer

2. Walter K. Knorr, Cook County Comptroller

3. Barbara Bruno, Director of Revenue

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following name as a signatory on the account shall be deleted:

1. John F. Chambers, Cook County Comptroller (retired)

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

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

CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM #53

APPROVED

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

There are 6 Consent Calendar items for October 5, 2004.

CC ITEM #1

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

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

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

County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

HONORING DR. J. FREDRICK NORWOOD

WHEREAS, Dr. J. Fredrick Norwood will celebrate 28 years of service as pastor to the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and the Evanston community on October 15, 2004; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Norwood was born on November 28, 1926 in Darlington, South Carolina, to Reverend John Ruben and Benenza McCurry Norwood who instilled in their children the value of service to others and the community; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Norwood has been the foundation of his church and the cornerstone of the community since he moved to Evanston, taking part in a myriad of civic and cultural boards, commissions and events; and

WHEREAS, as Pastor of Mount Zion Church, Reverend Norwood has been instrumental in significantly increasing the membership, expanding the church’s ministries, spearheading structural changes and improvements, and reorganizing the church’s auxiliaries and boards; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Norwood has always made youth a priority, devoted himself and the resources of Mount Zion Church to helping children live up to their fullest potential, inspired youth leadership both in the church and the community, and has ministered to youth in need of guidance and support; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Norwood strives to be a forward thinker and problem solver who works tirelessly to advocate on behalf of social justice issues and encourages his congregation and community members to participate in the civic life of the community; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Norwood’s leadership and accomplishments have been honored by countless civic and religious organizations including the United Methodist Church, NAACP and the Evanston City Council and Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Norwood is respected and loved by his congregation, colleagues, and all those in the community that have been blessed to know or work with him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioner of Cook County does hereby congratulate Dr. J. Fredrick Norwood on 28 years of service to Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church and thanks him for his lifetime of service to others; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Reverend J. Frederick Norwood 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 #53 cont’d

CC ITEM #2

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

BOBBIE L. STEELE, DEBORAH SIMS and EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioners

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

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

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

PETER N. SILVESTRI and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, our homes should be places of safety and comfort, Domestic Violence can and does turn many homes into places of torment; and

WHEREAS, Domestic Violence may occur in the seclusion of private residences, its impact costs our nation from $5 to $10 billion annually in medical expenses, police and court costs, shelters and foster care, sick leave, absenteeism and non-productivity; and

WHEREAS, a child’s exposure to the father abusing the mother is the strongest risk factor for transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next; and

WHEREAS, Bishop T.D. Jakes has created the WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED ministry to address the problem of Domestic Violence and its effect on children, families and communities; and

WHEREAS, he has assembled a gifted crew of performers and filmmakers to create the film adaptation of the best selling novel and stage play, WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED; and

WHEREAS, the movie tells the story of a young woman raised in an environment of abuse and molestation at the hands of the mother’s boyfriend. And these circumstances lead the young woman into the abyss of drugs, prostitution and prison; and

WHEREAS, this movie educates people about the long term impact domestic violence has on children and our communities; and

WHEREAS, pastor, community advocate, author and playwright, Bishop T.D. Jakes has endeavored to expose the crime of domestic violence, offer encouragement to victims and heighten the support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by releasing his movie on October 1, 2004.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, do support and encourage widespread viewing of the movie, WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED, as a means of exposing the abuse that takes place in seclusion and calling us to the front lines to work daily to eliminate this scourge from our nation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a copy of same is tendered to Bishop Thomas D. Jakes, Sr. of Potter’s House Ministries.

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ITEM #53 cont’d

CC ITEM #3

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

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

MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN,

County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Mr. Hezekiah Davis from our midst on September 23, 2004; and

WHEREAS, he lived his life in full accordance with biblical and spiritual principles by humbling himself under the mighty hand of God so that He could lift him up; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Davis gained valuable life principles from observing his mother and her diligent work ethics she relied on to provide for her family; and

WHEREAS, he secured a quality education through pursuing his voracious appetite for reading, observing and listening despite not obtaining formal training in school; and

WHEREAS, he appreciated the family structure and demonstrated this through his life as a loving husband and compassionate father; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Davis committed his ways unto the Lord and served his church as a Deacon, Church Secretary, Sunday School Teacher and devotional leader; and

WHEREAS, he was blessed with good health to work full-time as a farmer until the age of 87 and retire to become an educator at Morris Booker College; and

WHEREAS, this great man maintained a reputation as an activist and community leader until his time of transition. He promoted education throughout the community, organized a farm co-op, and encouraged African Americans to vote and campaign for public office; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Davis continued his political involvement and activities to include his participation in the 34th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Convention, September 7-12, 2004. His beloved son, Congressman Danny K. Davis, is a member of the Caucus.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, do hereby extend to the family of the late Mr. Hezekiah Davis our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies. Their loss is shared by this Honorable Body and the people of Cook County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a copy of same be tendered to the family of the late Mr. Hezekiah Davis in honor of his dedicated life.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #53 cont’d

CC ITEM #4

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

BOBBIE L. STEELE, DEBORAH SIMS and EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioners

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

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

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

PETER N. SILVESTRI and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (“NCADV”); and

WHEREAS, the efforts of the NCADV grew and more people joined in the efforts to address this crisis, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed and the National Hotline was established in October 1987; and

WHEREAS, the social blight of domestic violence continues to burden our country and this is evidenced by statistics of dreadful incidences; and

WHEREAS, the National Domestic Violence Hotline has received more than 700,000 calls for assistance since February 1996; and

WHEREAS, 31% of American women report physical or sexual abuse by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives; and

WHEREAS, studies show that child abuse occurs in 30%-60% of family violence cases that involve families with children; and

WHEREAS, in 92% of all domestic violence incidents, crimes are committed by men against women; and

WHEREAS, between 1976-1996, 31,260 women were murdered by an intimate; and

WHEREAS, family violence costs the nation from $5 to $10 billion annually in medical expenses, police and court costs, shelters and foster care, sick leave, absenteeism and non-productivity; and

WHEREAS, husbands and boyfriends commit 13,000 acts of violence against women in the workplace every year; and

WHEREAS, one in five female high school students reports being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, do support and recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cook County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #53 cont’d

CC ITEM #5

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Honorable Norman Mineta, United States Secretary of Transportation, has successfully negotiated a new bilateral aviation agreement between the United States of America and China, providing for expanded routes and more convenient scheduling options for air travel from the U.S. to mainland destinations in China; and

WHEREAS, Cook County is a center of international business and commerce, and China is one of its largest and fastest growing trade partners, with millions of dollars in goods and services imported and exported every day; and

WHEREAS, with its central location, Cook County is home to the second-largest number of national trade associations in the nation, and more than 50% of America’s industrial economy can be accessed from the region by truck or train in less than 24 hours; and

WHEREAS, Cook County is an international financial center and the capital of risk management for its international exchange markets; and

WHEREAS, one out of every four manufacturing jobs in Illinois is dependent upon exports, with Illinois exports to foreign markets recently topping $37 billion, the majority of which is channeled through the international transportation hub of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, continued economic growth for Cook County’s international trade sector is dependent upon convenient and frequent commercial air service between Chicago and the world’s top business destinations; and

WHEREAS, as a center for industry and commerce in China, the City of Shanghai plays a vital role in the growing trade relationship between Cook County and China; and

WHEREAS, American Airlines is seeking to offer new, daily nonstop service between O’Hare International Airport and Shanghai International Airport, beginning in 2005; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board does hereby offer its congratulations to Secretary Mineta on the successful adoption of a bilateral aviation agreement with China, and does hereby lend its support to American Airlines plan to provide new service between Chicago and Shanghai; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to Secretary Mineta of the United States Department of Transportation.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #53 cont’d

CC ITEM #6

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in 1921, on Christmas Day, a Mass was celebrated in an Oak Lawn home at 95th and 52nd Avenue; and

WHEREAS, from these humble beginnings, the parish of St. Gerald began to take shape, with a congregation of ten families holding Mass in a vacant hall at 95th and Tully; and

WHEREAS, in response to the growing needs of the Catholic community, ground was broken for a new church at 95th and Minnick on Thanksgiving Day, 1922, and just five months later, the first Mass was celebrated at the new St. Gerald Church at that location; and

WHEREAS, on September 15, 1929, the parishioners gathered at 94th and Central to watch as the cornerstone was installed at a newer, larger church, and the first Mass was celebrated there on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception; and

WHEREAS, St. Gerald’s Mission became a full parish in 1934 when Reverend Loras Welsh was appointed pastor by Cardinal Mundelein; and

WHEREAS, continued growth and success required construction of yet another new church at the present location, and the dedication on May 18, 1958, by the Most Reverend Raymond Hillinger, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, was a joyous occasion indeed; and

WHEREAS, since its proud beginning St. Gerald Catholic Church has continued to grow and serve the needs of the community, and has continued to build upon the traditions of family, education and Catholic leadership that have been so important to the parish and the Village of Oak Lawn; and

WHEREAS, over the decades, St. Gerald has been blessed by the capable leadership of four outstanding pastors, Reverend Loras Welsh, Monsignor William McNichols, Reverend William White and Reverend Richard LoBianco; and

WHEREAS, this occasion marks the 75th Anniversary of St. Gerald Catholic Church and the 70th Anniversary of St. Gerald’s Catholic School; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby extend its congratulations to all the parishioners, past and present, of St. Gerald Catholic Church on the joyous occasion of its 75th Anniversary, and 70th Anniversary of the school; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy of same be presented to the parish of St. Gerald, to commemorate this historic milestone.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ITEM #54

DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations........................................... Meeting of September 21, 2004

APPROVED

Health and Hospitals............................................................................. Meeting of September 22, 2004

APPROVED

Business and Economic Development.......................................................... Meeting of October 5, 2004

APPROVED

Finance...................................................................................................... Meeting of October 5, 2004

APPROVED

Zoning and Building.................................................................................... Meeting of October 5, 2004

APPROVED

Roads and Bridges..................................................................................... Meeting of October 5, 2004

APPROVED

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, October 19, 2004.