October 19, 2004 Post Board Action Agenda

POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, October 19, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2005 - METRA

ITEM #1

RECEIVED AND FILED

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 30, 2004 from

WHITNEY STANLEY JACOBSON, Community Affairs Specialist, Metra

Please place Metra on the October 19, 2004 agenda of the Cook County Board for the purpose of presenting the Fiscal Year 2005 Program and Budget.

PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2005 - PACE

ITEM #2

RECEIVED AND FILED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 7, 2004 from

JOHN J. CASE, Chairman, Pace

This letter is to request that Pace be placed on the agenda at the Cook County Board Meeting of October 19, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. to provide a report on Pace’s proposed 2005 Operating and Capital Program, 2005-2007 Financial Plan for Operations and 2005-2009 Capital Plan for the Year 2005.

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

ITEM #3

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center to remodel the McGaw lobby waiting room at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

	Permit #:	041179
	Total Fee Amount:	$2,761.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$2,484.90
	Amount Due (10%):	$276.10

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,484.90.

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #4

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center to remodel the McGaw lobby restrooms at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

	Permit #:	041184
	Total Fee Amount:	$2,368.50
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$2,131.65
	Amount Due (10%):	$236.85

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,131.65.

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ITEM #5

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Township High School District 211 for the Conant High School Building Construction Program to build a single family residence at 1764 Illinois Street, Schaumburg, Illinois in Schaumburg Township.

	Permit #:	041219
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$1,345.00

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: $1,345.00.

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ITEM #6

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Township High School District 211 for the Schaumburg High School Building Construction Program to build a single family residence at 1512 Marian Street, Schaumburg, Illinois in Schaumburg Township.

	Permit #:	041220
	Requested Waived Fee Amount:	$2,297.50

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

ITEM #6 cont’d

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,297.50.

PROPOSED APPOINTMENT

ITEM #7

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS #267827

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

Please be advised that I wish to appoint Mr. Munir Muhammad to serve as a member of the Cook County Department of Corrections Board effective immediately.

Mr. Muhammad’s term will expire on the third Monday in October 2009. Pursuant to Chapter 55ILCS 5-3-15004, I hereby request the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners relative to the appointment of Mr. Muhammad. Pursuant to Chapter 55 ILCS 5-3-15008, I hereby request that the Cook County Department of Corrections Board member’s compensation be paid effective October 22, 2004.

PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT

ITEM #8

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS #267828

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

Please be advised that I wish to re-appoint Mr. Esequiel Iracheta to serve as a member of the Cook County Department of Corrections Board effective immediately.

Mr. Iracheta’s term will expire on the third Monday in October 2009. Pursuant to Chapter 55ILCS 5-3-15004, I hereby request the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners relative to the reappointment of Mr. Iracheta. Pursuant to Chapter 55ILCS 5-3-15004, I hereby request the Department of Corrections Board member’s compensation be paid effective October 22, 2004.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #9

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

The new appointments and reappointment applications 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 #9 cont’d

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Physicians:

Name	Department	Division	Status
Anagalate, Enoch, M.D.	Emergency Services	Medical	Affiliate Physician
Sia, John M., M.D.	Ambulatory Care		Affiliate Physician

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Department of Medicine

Name	Status	Specialty
McCarthy, Theresa, D.O.	Active Physician	Rehab Medicine
Weinstein, Robert, M.D.	Affiliate Physician	Infectious Disease

Department of Surgery

Name Status Specialty

Mahisekar, Usha, M.D. Visiting Consultant Physician Anesthesiology

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ITEM #10

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

The new appointments, reappointment application, medical staff change of category status and medical staff permanent status 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.

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Physicians:

Michelfelder, Aaron, M.D. Family Medicine Voluntary Physician

Nash, Karen, D.D.S. Surgery Consultant Physician

Maxillofacial

Account #155, Grade K-4, Step 5, Budget #8910502, Position ID No. 0300164, Sequence #855184

Minor, Sarah, D.O. Emergency Medicine Attending Physician

Account #110, Grade K-9, Step 3, Budget #8910105, Position ID No. 0289137, Sequence #032760

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Status Specialty

Mohazab, Hamid, D.O. Active Category Radiology

Dennis, Gail, APN, CNW Advanced Practice Nurse Obstetrics/Gynecology

Certified Nurse Midwife

Manual, Paula, APN, CNW Advanced Practice Nurse Obstetrics/Gynecology

Certified Nurse Midwife

Chinwuba, Ebele, M.D. Ancillary Category Pediatrics

Mander, Gurpreet Ancillary Category Pediatrics

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #10 cont’d

MEDICAL STAFF CHANGE OF CATEGORY STATUS

From To

Name Dept. Status Status

Sandeep, Nathan, M.D. Medicine Active Consulting

MEDICAL STAFF PERMANENT STATUS TO BE AMENDED

FROM PROVISIONAL TO ACTIVE CATEGORY WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

From To

Name Dept. Status Status

Dixie, Dora, M.D. Family Medicine Provisional Active

Ryan, Malcolm, M.D. Surgery Provisional Active

Sanati, Maryam Internal Medicine Provisional Active

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ITEM #11

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

The new appointments, reappointment applications, medical staff appointments to be amended from provisional to full status and medical staff status changes with no changes in clinical privileges 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.

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Physicians:

Abrego, Feidel, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology Attending Physician

GRADE K-10; STEP 5, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970264 (29-04); POSITION ID No. 0400276

Apushkin Michael A., M.D. Radiology/General Radiology Service Physician

ACCOUNT #133; BUDGET # 8970209 (25-02); POSITION ID No. 0189721

Bayram, Jamil D., M.D. Emergency Medicine Consultant Physician

ACCOUNT #133; BUDGET #8970285 (33-01); POSITION ID No. 0189741

Bryant, Sean M., M.D. Emergency Medicine Attending Physician

GRADE K-9; STEP 1, ACCOUNT # 110; BUDGET #8970285 (33-01); POSITION ID No. 0400247

Chance-Lawson, Sharee L., D.O. Ambulatory and Community Associate Attending

Health Network of Physician

Cook County/Family Practice

GRADE K-5; STEP 1, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8930601 (02-01); POSITION ID No. 0389303

Kallal, Roger, D.D.S. Surgery/Oral Surgery Voluntary Attending

Physician

Kay, Daniel, M.D. Radiology Associate Attending

Physician

GRADE K–12, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970208 (25-01); POSITION ID No. 0300232

Moskoff, Jordan B., M.D. Emergency Medicine Associate Attending

Physician

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #11 cont’d

NEW APPOINTMENTS continued

GRADE K–9; STEP 1, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970285 (33-01); POSITION ID No. 0400248

Murali, Rangan, M.D. Medicine/General Medicine Service Physician

ACCOUNT #133; BUDGET #8970162 (23-04); POSITION ID No. 0100114

Ofori-Ntow, Samuel, M.D. Medicine/General Medicine Service Physician

ACCOUNT #133; BUDGET #8970162 (23-04); POSITION ID No. 9932426

Oughourlian, Aurore M., M.D. Medicine/General Medicine Service Physician

ACCOUNT #133; BUDGET 8970162 (23-04); POSITION ID No. 9932603

Ragland, Michael S., M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Attending Physician

GRADE K-9; STEP 5, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970264 (29-04); POSITION ID No. 9523045

Starr, Frederic L., M.D. Trauma Vol. Associate Attending

Physician

Stewart, Alison R., D.O. Emergency Medicine Consultant Physician

ACCOUNT #133; BUDGET #8970285 (33-01); POSITION ID No. 9932563

Teresi, Maria K., M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology Voluntary Attending

Physician

Waghray, Taruna, M.D. Anesthesiology Associate Attending

Physician

GRADE K-11; STEP 5, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970269 (30-02); POSITION ID No. 9523094

Mid-Level Practitioners:

Bingham, Brenda, PA-C Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant,

Certified

Frederick, Jennifer, PA-C Surgery/Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant,

Certified

Muthyala, Neena, PA-C Surgery Physician Assistant,

Certified

Shah, Chanrika, PA-C Cermak Health Services of Physician Assistant,

Cook County Certified

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Physicians:

Department of Anesthesiology

Durrani, Zia U., M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Pain Management

Department of Emergency Medicine

Gussow, Leon, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician

Department of Medicine

Barsky, Sidney, M.D. Consulting Physician Dermatology

Block, Joel, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Rheumatology

Engel, George H., M.D. Consulting Physician Dermatology

Erickson, Timothy, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Occupational Medicine

Gerard, Mary, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Cermak Health Services of

Cook County/

Medicine Surgery

Han, Jini, M.D. Attending Physician General Medicine

Hart, Avery S., M.D. Attending Physician General Medicine

Holta, Bala O., M.D. Attending Physician Infectious Diseases

Ojielo, Charles, M.D. Attending Physician Pulmonary/Critical Care

Roger, Susan F., M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Ambulatory and

Community Health

Network of Cook

County/General Medicine

Thiab, Karama, M.D. Service Physician General Medicine

Woods, Darryl A., M.D. Vol. Attending Physician General Medicine

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #11 cont’d

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS continued

Department of Pediatrics

Aronson, Andrew, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician

Kahler, John, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Ambulatory and

Community Health

Network of Cook

County/Pediatrics

Minutti, Carla, M.D. Attending Physician Neonatology

Department of Surgery

Keen, Richard, M.D. Attending Physician Vascular Surgery

Richter, Harry, M.D. Attending Physician Theoretical Surgery

Department of Trauma

Wiley, Dorian, M.D. Attending Physician Research/Burn Unit

Mid-Level Practitioners:

Abellera, Milagros, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery/Urology

Cancino, Presentacion, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery/Urology

David, Preman, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Medicine/Nephrology-

Renal

DeVault, Kathy, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Psychiatry

DeGiacomo, Maria, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery/Colon-Rectal

Fung, Sharon Chyi-Huey, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Medicine/Collaborative

Research

Haerr, Pamela J., APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Ruth M. Rothstein Core

Center/Pediatrics

McLean, Mary G., APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery/Orthopedic

Medical Staff Appointments To Be Amended

From Provisional to Full Status

Balitz, John M., M.D. Associate Attending Physician Emergency Medicine

Castillo, Ramon, M.D. Vol. Associate Attending Physician Family Practice

Cortez, Edmundo, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Pediatrics/Critical

Care

Gloss, Fendo, D.O. Associate Attending Physician Anesthesiology

Kumar, Sulekha, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Pediatrics/Cardiology

Seshagirirao, Donthamsetti, M.D. Vol. Attending Physician Radiology/Oncology

Yogore III, Mariano G., M.D. Attending Physician Pathology/Blood Bank

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES WITH NO CHANGES IN CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

From To

Name Dept. Status Status

Cunningham, James K., M.D. Medicine Consultant Physician Voluntary Attending Physician

Fox, Jacob, M.D. Medicine Consultant Physician Voluntary Attending Physician

Kumapley, Rudolf, M.D. Medicine Consultant Physician Attending Physician

GRADE K-6; STEP 5, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8970162 (23-04); POSITION No. 9621875

Weinberger, Julia, M.D. Medicine Associate Attending Physician Attending Physician

GRADE K-5; STEP 5, ACCOUNT #155; BUDGET #8970174 (23-17); POSITION No. 0489701

GRANT APPLICATION

ITEM #12

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 apply for a grant in the amount of $350,000.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to provide funding for the new DNA Training and Prosecution Program for training, support and assistance to assistant state’s attorneys in cases involving DNA evidence. The program will work to best utilize limited DNA testing resources by being an internal resource for other bureaus of the office for the purpose of teaching and consulting on how to make better use of DNA evidence and expedite cases. In addition, the program will help to prepare all assistant state’s attorneys for the continued growth and importance that DNA technology has to law enforcement. In addition, the program will investigate and prosecute some complex cases that involve DNA evidence. The DNA Training and Prosecution Program will dedicate one assistant state’s attorney, one DNA resource specialist, two investigators and one administrative support staff to the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau of the State’s Attorney’s Office.

This grant requires that the office match one dollar for each three dollars of federal funding. The match commitment for this program is fulfilled by a cash match from the Capital Litigation Trust Fund that partially supports the salary and fringe benefits of the grant funded assistant state’s attorney and one investigator, as well as a portion of fees for DNA testing and expert witness testimony and equipment.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $350,000.00. Funding period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.

GRANT AWARDS

ITEM #13

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 21, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $169,728.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), made available through the Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act, that will primarily fund gender-responsive treatment and aftercare services for adult female offenders sentenced to probation or supervision for DUI-related offenses. The court’s Social Service Department administers the programs that are funded by the grant. Outcomes for offenders will be carefully measured in compliance with the department’s evaluation protocols.

The grant requires cash matching funds in the amount of $56,576.00.

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

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $56,576.00 Grant Award: $169,728.00. Funding period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. (541-818 Account).

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GRANT AWARDS continued

ITEM #14

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 22, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $989,477.00 from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the State’s Attorney’s Cold Case Homicide Unit Program. This Congressionally-Mandated Award enables the continuation of efforts that began through a four-year grant funded program from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), known as the Unsolved Homicide Initiative, which recently ended. Through this federal grant, five prosecutors and four investigators will be dedicated to targeted, long-term investigations that will work to hold offenders accountable and serve to restore public confidence by closing unsolved homicides from Chicago and the outlying Cook County suburbs. Funds from this grant will fully support the salaries and fringe benefits of the five prosecutors and four investigators as well as training and training related travel, travel required for witness interviews and other equipment expenses.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on June 15, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $989,477.00.

There is no match requirement for this grant.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $989,477.00. Funding period: June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005.

GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

ITEM #15

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 16, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $19,295.00 from the State of Illinois, Office of the Attorney General, Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act Program that supplements the County’s current salary for the executive director of the court’s Children’s Advocacy Rooms and the Children’s Advocacy Clinic. The court operates eight Children’s Advocacy Rooms in the following court facilities: the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street; the Domestic Violence Section of the First Municipal District, 1340 South Michigan Avenue; Juvenile Court, 1100 South Hamilton Avenue; the Expedited Child Support Center, 32 West Randolph Street; the Family Mediation Unit, Cook County Administration Building, 69 West Washington Street; Domestic Relations Court, 28 North Clark Street; the Fourth Municipal District in west suburban Maywood; and the Sixth Municipal District in south suburban Markham. The Children’s Advocacy Clinic operates in the courthouse at 1340 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

This grant does not require a match contribution.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on March 23, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $25,000.00.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $19,295.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

CAPITAL CRIMES LITIGATION TRUST FUND PROGRAM

ITEM #16

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 9, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept funding in the amount of $2,691,200.00 from the State of Illinois pursuant to the Capital Crimes Litigation Act (725 ILCS 124). This Act created the Capital Litigation Trust Fund to provide additional resources to both prosecutors and defense attorneys working on potential capital cases. Funding is provided annually to the State’s Attorney’s Office and is to be used for expenses necessary to prosecute capital cases.

There is no cash matching funds required for this program.

The authorization to accept the previous funding of this program was given on September 4, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $2,191,200.00

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Program Funding Amount: $2,691,200.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT

ITEM #17

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a Cooperative Master Affiliation Agreement (CEMA) with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, in Nursing and other Health Professions.

This affiliation will combine the academic and clinical resources of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center with the education and training experience of Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Pursuant to this agreement, students at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center may be assigned to Stroger Hospital of Cook County for clinical observation, training and patient care.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract period: November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2014. Requisition No. 48970777.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #18

REFERRED TO THE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 28, 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:

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY continued

ITEM #18 cont’d

1. Jones v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 04-C-5341

#267829

2. Thomas v. Cook County Sheriff, et al., Case No. 04-C-3563

#267830

3. Verna Reed, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Marie O’Donnell-Smith, deceased v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 03-L-10075

#267831

4. Elvia Fabian, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Rita Coronado, deceased v. County of Cook, d/b/a Cook County Hospital and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Case No. 03-L-16164

#267832

5. Tonya Riley v. John Stroger Hospital, et al., Case No. 03-L-5321

#267833

6. Hymon v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 01-L-9407

#267834

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

ITEM #19

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 30, 2004 from

DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory Council

requesting authorization to accept the amended agreements between the Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA) and the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Office of the Chief Judge, State’s Attorney’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office for the Child Support Enforcement Program allowing Cook County to receive $24,986,669.00 of additional funds and extend the funding period for nine months through June 30, 2005.

The previous agreements were approved by the Board of Commissioners on July 13, 2004 in the amount of $6,018,403.00.

Additional funds:

Clerk of the Circuit Court: $ 5,989,950.00

Chief Judge: 1,356,113.00

Sheriff: 2,218,850.00

State’s Attorney: 9,320,564.00

Total: $18,885,477.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $18,885,477.00. Funding period extension: October 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

ITEM #20

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 23, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Frankfort.

The purpose of this agreement is to accept $8,600.00 to allow access to the Sheriff’s computerized Criminal Apprehension and Booking System (CABS) via the Cook County Wide Area Network (WAN).

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.

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

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #21

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to furnish and install seven (7) high speed insulated rolling overhead doors throughout the Criminal Court Complex.

One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 42000377.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #22

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for asbestos waste and construction debris disposal service.

Contract period: December 16, 2004 through December 15, 2007. (200-215 Account). Requisition No. 42000396.

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ITEM #23

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of ultra pure water polishing unit, distilled water polishing system used to bring water quality to an acceptable ratio within the quality control standards for the toxicology and histology laboratories.

One time purchase. (717/259-540 Account). Requisition No. 42590004.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #24

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for film processing services.

Contract period: March 9, 2005 through March 8, 2006. (259-355 Account). Requisition No. 52590011.

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ITEM #25

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for incineration of contaminated and infectious waste (autopsy and medical laboratory waste).

Contract period: March 20, 2005 through March 19, 2007. (259-215 Account). Requisition No. 52590010.

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ITEM #26

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of Hewlett Packard toner cartridges and printer supplies and preventative kits for County agencies and departments. Hewlett Packard supplies are being requested to ensure the highest quality of printer output and to extend the life of the printers. These items can bid through various vendors.

One time purchase. (various-388 Account). Requisition No. 40230030.

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ITEM #27

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

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

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
58980018	Dairy products	03/23/05 through 03/22/06
58980019	Ice cream/frozen desserts	03/23/05 through 03/22/06
58980020	Juice products	04/08/05 through 04/07/06
58980021	Frozen foods	04/08/05 through 04/07/06
58980022	Fresh produce/cut	06/17/05 through 06/16/06

(898-310 Account).

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #28

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of Dinamap Pro 300 vital sign monitors with accessories compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. These items can be bid through various vendors.

One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 48980539.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #29

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 Bair Hugger® adult and pediatric warming blankets with vendor provided forced air warming units manufactured by Arizant Healthcare for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management. These items can be bid through various vendors.

Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2006. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 58970054.

CONTRACTS

ITEM #30

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cook County Suburban Publishers, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for publication of election notices for the two elections to be held in the year 2005.

Reason:

Pursuant to statute, election notices are required to be published in one or more newspapers published in each political subdivision having general circulation in the subdivision. Cook County Suburban Publishers, Inc. is the only company who can provide the election department with this type of service needed to comply with the statutory deadlines for each notice. Cook County Suburban Publishers, Inc. assembles the notices, dispatches to each local publisher and supplies the election department with camera-ready copies of each notice needed for publication in a Countywide newspaper.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. (524-245 Account). Requisition No. 55240004.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #31

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Chicago, Illinois, for the software upgrade, maintenance, software subscription and services for the Countywide AS/400 systems and for the Passport Advantage software upgrade for the countywide geographical information system (GIS).

Reason:

These operating system software upgrades and subscriptions are only available through the manufacturer, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). The upgrades will allow the County to obtain the needed software updates and operating system enhancements.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $455,934.00 [$175,934.00 - (545-579 Account); and $280,000.00 - (*715/023-579 Account)]. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. Requisition Nos. 40230026 and 45450013.

*Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #32

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Fujinon, Inc., Wayne, New Jersey, to upgrade the existing video endoscopy system.

Reason:

Fujinon, Inc. is the manufacturer and only distributor for upgrades that will interface with the existing video endoscopy system. The upgrade will consist of replacing endoscopes that are not validated for sterilization with the hospitals sterilization system. Additionally, two gastroscopes will be upgraded, one colonoscope will be upgraded, one bronchoscope will be traded in for a validated bronchoscope and one sigmoidoscope will be traded in for a validated colonoscope.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 48980537.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #33

WITHDRAWN

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 2, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Chicago Radiation Oncology, S.C., Glencoe, Illinois, for on-site radiation therapy services. The scope of services will include the staffing, operation and the software upgrade of the Radiation Therapy Department.

CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #33 cont’d

Reason:

This contract will provide continuity of care to the patients through non-interruption of patient care provider services for the patient care system. The model cooperative effort of this group and the hospital has continued and matured into a solid clinical partnership. The patients of Stroger Hospital of Cook County have received absolutely excellent care and the clinical cooperation between the staff of this group and the hospital has been exemplary. Particularly impressive has been the successful efforts of this group to deliver user-friendly, humane, caring service for this very vulnerable patient population.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $8,082,740.00 [Year One: $4,088,820.00; and Year Two: $3,993,920.00]. Contract period: December 16, 2004 through December 15, 2006. (897-278 Account). Requisition No. 58970060.

CONTRACT RENEWALS

ITEM #34

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 22, 2004 from

JAMES L. ELDRIDGE, JR., Chief Administrative Officer, Bureau of Administration

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 04-45-326 with Xerox Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, to provide maintenance for Xerox manufactured large production photocopiers for Cook County.

Reason:

Maintenance for this equipment is only available through this vendor.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $325,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. (490-440 Account). Requisition No. 54900001.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #35

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JAMES L. ELDRIDGE, JR., Chief Administrative Officer, Bureau of Administration

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 04-45-325 with Pitney Bowes, Chicago, Illinois, to provide maintenance services for Pitney Bowes mail equipment countywide.

Reason:

Maintenance for proprietary equipment is only available through the vendor.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $37,500.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. (490-440 Account). Requisition No. 54900003.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

ITEM #36

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 22, 2004 from

JAMES L. ELDRIDGE, JR., Chief Administrative Officer, Bureau of Administration

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 04-45-328 with Pitney Bowes, Chicago, Illinois, in order to provide postage meter rental services for Pitney Bowes meters countywide.

Reason:

Pitney Bowes meters are only compatible with Pitney Bowes machines which are currently located throughout Cook County.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $26,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. (490-440 Account). Requisition No. 54900002.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #37

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-45-332 with the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), Automated Law Enforcement Radio Terminal System (ALERTS) Division, Chicago, Illinois, for payment of user fees to provide access into ALERTS that is utilized by the Police Department’s mobile data terminals installed in the vehicle fleet.

Reason:

ALERTS is the sole property of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and no other company can provide these services. The Sheriff’s Police Department has been granted special pricing by the ICJIA for the use of ALERTS.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $67,320.00. Contract period: January 1, 2005 through ~~December 31~~ November 30, 2005. (231-630 Account). Requisition No. 52310003.

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

CONTRACT AMENDMENT

ITEM #38

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

requesting to amend a prior authorization to enter into a contract (Board approved July 13, 2004) with Pitney Bowes, Danbury, Connecticut, for the purchase of an “8” series inserting system including delivery, installation, training and maintenance, to change the time period of the maintenance agreement.

Under this contract, maintenance on this system is included for one year, not three years as stated in the text of original agenda item.

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS

ITEM #39

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #267835

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 27, 2004 from

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

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the Cook County Building Exterior Renovation Project. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

This project provides for the major restoration of the exterior of the Cook County Building. The restoration will include repair and/or replacement of the exterior support structures, tuck pointing and cleaning of the façade, and repair and/or replacement of the windows, including the light courts. This restoration is necessary in order to remain in compliance with Chicago Building Code Chapter 13-196 minimum requirements for existing buildings and to address the repairs cited in the critical examination report filed with the City.

Bond Issue (7000 Account).

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #40

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #267836

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 27, 2004 from

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

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order #1 payable to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Co. in the amount of $74,724.72. This company is the contractor of the Countywide Elevator Modernization Project - Phase II, Bid Package 5. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

Reason: This change order provides for work necessary at the Rockwell Warehouse and the Department of Corrections (DOC) garage locations. This work includes wiring, repair, and replacement of conduit, switches, and transformers for upgrading of fire alarm/recall systems, installation of software to expand monitoring capabilities of Rockwell Warehouse from the DOC, replacement of Mechanical Room and Pit doors, and a 142 day time extension for this work and delays in progress due to other related renovations at the Rockwell Warehouse location.

Contract No. 01-53-1187

Original Contract Sum: $2,280,370.00

Total Changes to-date: 0.00

Adjusted Contract to-date: $2,280,370.00

Amount of this Modification 74,724.72

Adjusted Contract Sum: $2,355,094.72

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $74,724.72. Bond Issue (20000 Account).

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

ITEM #41

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #267837

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 27, 2004 from

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

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Amendment No. 1, payable to Campbell Tiu Campbell, Inc. in the amount of $42,043.00 for the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Security and Intake Area Relocation and Lighting Upgrade Project. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

Reason: This amendment provides for additions to the scope of professional services to include modifications in design to create a secured 2nd floor Public Visiting Area for visitors. Concerns regarding visitor’s entering residential living units were addressed by the Bureau of Public Safety and Judicial Coordination. The purpose of this amendment is to address those concerns.

Contract No. 00-41-1011

Original Contract Sum: $ 775,500.00

Total Changes to-date: 0.00

Adjusted Contract to-date: $ 775,500.00

Amount of this Modification: 42,043.00

Adjusted Contract Sum: $ 817,543.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $42,043.00. Bond Issue (32000 Account).

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

REAL ESTATE MATTER

ITEM #42

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 19, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease agreement covering the lease of space at 920 West 175th Street, Homewood, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, 6th District field office #2. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:

Landlord:	Manny Hoffman
Tenant:	Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy
Term:	11/01/2004 to 11/30/2006
Cancellation: Location:	30 day written notice, either party 920 West 175th Street (Suite #1), Homewood, Illinois 60430
Space feet:	approximately 200 square feet
Rent: Cost/square foot:	$50.00/Monthly (inclusive of utilities) $3.00

Approval recommended.

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER SUFFREDIN

ITEM #43

REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM #44

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" CONTRACT NO. 04-82-512 REBID WITH KERRY’S AUTO BODY, INC.

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

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWAL

ITEM #45

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew a contract for one year for the Sign Panel Assembly Maintenance-2004 known as 04-8SPAM-25-GM between Barricade Lites, Inc., Addison, Illinois and the County of Cook.

Reason:

This maintenance contract consists of furnishing, removing, relocating and maintaining existing and new sign panel assemblies and their appurtenances on various roads in Cook County.

The contract was competitively bid on November 13, 2003. Award of the contract was approved by the Board on December 2, 2003 for the amount of $243,350.00. The contract included a provision that allowed the County to renew the contract for an additional year at the same unit prices if we were satisfied with the contractor’s performance and quality of work. A letter of mutual concurrence between the Highway Department and Barricade Lites, Inc. for the contract renewal is submitted and made part thereto.

Therefore, this renewal recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions in the Duration of Contract section of the current which expires on December 31, 2004. If you concur in this recommendation, the contract extension into 2005 will be identified and funded as 05-8SPAM-26-GM.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $243,350.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account).

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CORRECTION LETTER - THIRD LETTER OF A

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

ITEM #46

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 21, 2004 from

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

Re: Correction Letter

3rd Letter of a Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and Harry O. Hefter Associates, Inc.

Construction engineering and inspection services

Ashland Avenue,

95th Street to 77th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section: 00-W4818-02-RS

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

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

Previous increase approved 11-20-01: 9,107.00

Previous increase approved 04-23-02: 30,994.35

Previous increase approved 07-13-04: 73,431.00

Adjusted amount: $276,045.19

This Letter of Correction amends the previous correspondence dated June 22, 2004 and approved by your Honorable Body on July 13, 2004. The previous communication simply referenced a Supplemental Agreement and should have referenced a Third Supplemental Agreement.

The amended communication is as follows: The Department of Highways submits for execution three (3) copies of a 3rd Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and Harry O. Hefter Associates, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for improvements to Ashland Avenue, 95th Street to 77th Street which will include field and document review and analysis of asphalt pavement failure and construction engineering and inspection for required surface remediation in the amount of $73,431.00.

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on January 4, 2001 with the aforesaid consultant in the amount not to exceed $162,512.84; and, on November 20, 2001, a supplemental agreement for $9,107.00; and, on April 23, 2002, a 2nd Supplemental Agreement for $30,994.35 as part of the Ashland Avenue, 95th Street to 77th Street improvement (Section: 00-W4818-02-RS)

SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION

ITEM #47

APPROVED

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

1. Motor Fuel Tax Project

Supplemental Improvement Resolution

Resurfacing of the existing concrete pavement roads, drainage additions and adjustments, curb and gutter repair, traffic protection and engineering, etc.

Edens Expressway East Frontage Road,

Linder Avenue to Orchard Lane

Village of Northfield

Section: 00-26344-04-RS

Centerline Mileage: 0.14 miles

Fiscal Impact: $62,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Original Board approved amount 10-17-00: $125,000.00

Increase requested: 62,000.00

Adjusted amount: $187,000.00

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION continued

ITEM #47 cont’d

Previously, on October 17, 2000, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $125,000.00 towards completion of the improvement. Subsequently, your Honorable Body executed the following agreements with the Village of Northfield; on November 2, 2000, a letter of agreement for construction of the improvement by the Village; on September 4, 2003, an amendment to said agreement to increase funding for the improvement up to a maximum of $187,000.00; and, on September 21, 2004, a second amendment to said agreement for reallocation of funding levels. Additional funding represents the County’s financial commitment to the Village for said improvement.

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

ITEM #48

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

Submitting four (4) change in plans and extra work:

1. Section: 00-B5935-04-RP. 170th Street (167th) Street, Bishop Ford Expressway to Burham Avenue in the Villages of Lansing and South Holland. Final adjustment of quantities and new items. $6,405.99 (Deduction).

#267838

2. Section: 94-B6219-04-FP. 179th Street, Southwest Highway to 108th Avenue in the Village of Orland Park. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $48,301.57 (Addition).

#267839

3. Section: 93-V5744-02-DR. Group 4-2003: Ela Road at Salt Creek; Ela Road at Palatine Road in the Village of Inverness. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $23,322.77 (Addition).

#267840

4. Section: 00-7PAVE-06-MG. District #1 Maintenance Facility, Right-Turn Lane and driveway construction in the Village of Schaumburg. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $17,734.77 (Addition).

#267841

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITEM #49

RECEIVED AND FILED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 28, 2004 from

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

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the month of June 2004.

STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITEM #50

RECEIVED AND FILED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 30, 2004 from

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

Submitting herewith the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of July 6, 2004.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

ITEM #51

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the County of Cook detailing terms and conditions for hosting the 2006 NACo Annual Conference and Exhibition from August 4th to 8th, 2006.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a Resolution on September 8, 2004 authorizing Cook County as the host County for this event.

PROPOSED COOK COUNTY VEHICLE POLICY

ITEM #52

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #267842

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 12, 2004 from

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

JOHN P. DALEY, Finance Chairman and

GREGG GOSLIN, Tax and Revenue Subcommittee Chairman

transmitting herewith a proposed Cook County Vehicle Policy to be considered by this Honorable Body.

In order to serve the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, Cook County requires a fleet of vehicles in order to carry on the duties and responsibilities of government. To assure that the fleet of vehicles is maintained in a safe and cost efficient manner, uniform policies and long range strategies will be instituted. All Cook County Elected Officials, Departments, supervisors, and employees are directed to adhere to the Cook County Vehicle Policy. This policy applies to any Cook County owned, leased or rented motorized vehicle and to any privately owned vehicle borrowed and/or used to conduct Cook County business.

COOK COUNTY VEHICLE POLICY

1. Establishment of a Countywide Vehicle Steering Committee

i. The County Board hereby establishes a Vehicle Steering Committee (VSC) to work closely with the County Board’s Finance Committee.

ii. The VSC shall be composed of the following departments and elected officials or their designates:

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(1) Chief Administrative Officer

(2) Chief of the Bureau of Information Technology

(3) Chief Financial Officer

(4) Purchasing Agent

(5) Superintendent of Highways

(6) State’s Attorney

(7) Sheriff

iii. Department Heads and Vehicle Coordinators may be asked to attend as needed in order to discuss and resolve departmental issues.

iv. The Vehicle Steering Committee shall have the following responsibilities:

(1) Administer and insure compliance with the Cook County Vehicle Policy,

(2) Advise and make recommendations to the President and Finance Committee,

(3) Review all requests for the purchase or lease of vehicles for compliance with the Cook County Vehicle Policy,

(4) Review vehicle inventory, incident and other required reports from all County offices and departments and insure compliance with reporting requirements,

(5) Establish procedures to implement and enforce vehicle policies,

(6) Develop future vehicle strategies in various areas such as:

(a) Centralized purchase of routine maintenance services,

(b) Centralized purchase of major repair services,

(d) Develop an executive leasing program,

(e) Establish a centralized fleet management division,

(f) Establish personnel disciplinary procedures relating to the operation of vehicles during the course of employment, and

(g) Other matters deemed appropriate.

v. Meetings

(1) Meetings will be chaired by the Chief Financial Officer.

(2) Meetings will be held at least quarterly.

2. Responsibilities of Elected Officials, Departments, and Employees and Assignment of Vehicle Coordinator:

a. Bureau Chiefs, Department Heads, and Elected Officials are responsible for ensuring that VSC policies and procedures are administered and adhered to by employees within their offices.

b. Vehicle Coordinator

i. Each Elected Official or Department Head will designate one employee to be the Vehicle Coordinator for the office. On January 1st of each year, the name, title, email address, and telephone number of the Vehicle Coordinator shall be filed with the Chairman of the VSC. The Coordinator may be asked to attend meetings of the VSC as required to review purchase requests, department inventories, review vehicle use issues, and other matters pertaining to this policy.

ii. Department Vehicle Coordinators are to ensure the following procedures are in place within the Department and shall be responsible for keeping all records and preparing all reports required under this policy. All forms and database formats required under these guidelines will be provided by the VSC. Vehicle Coordinators shall:

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(1) Retain on file a copy of the valid license of each employee authorized to drive a County Vehicle. The employee must at all times hold a valid proper class Illinois license for the vehicle operated that is not revoked or under suspension. The file is to be reviewed and updated annually.

(2) File a County Vehicle Disclosure Form for each employee whom the Department Head has authorized for overnight use of County Vehicles. To facilitate tax withholding obligations for the vehicle benefits associated with take home privileges, the Department shall identify all employees assigned a take home vehicle to the VSC. To comply with IRS rules on tax treatment of employee vehicle fringe benefits, regular overnight County Vehicle use will have an imputed per diem valuation added to an employee’s w-2 form at the end of the year. Vehicles regularly used for emergency or law enforcement purposes are exempt from this requirement. Any vehicles which a Department designates as exempt must be reported to the VSC.

(3) Maintain vehicle inventory data (see vi.), vehicle maintenance logs, accident logs, vehicle use logs and insurance cards in the form and format established by the VSC.

(4) Each Department shall prepare a report to the VSC annually, by May 15th, detailing the Department’s vehicle maintenance and repair procedures. The report will indicate whether routine maintenance is provided through contractual or in-house facilities and the protocol for routine maintenance, and the average annual cost per vehicle. For departments with in-house vehicle services a detailed cost breakdown showing annual labor, parts and materials, and other costs for maintaining and operating the vehicle will be included. The report shall further detail the procedures utilized by the Department to provide for fuel supplies for each vehicle and for repairs including both routine and non-routine repairs.

(5) Submit at least twice per year on May 15th and November 1st, an accurate up-to-date annual County Vehicle inventory report in accordance with Vehicle Steering Committee requirements. This inventory report shall at a minimum have the Department, business unit number, year, make/model/style, color, VIN number, license plate number, department internal I.D. number, use, odometer reading, in- service date, regular overnight and daytime parking location, driver assignment (if take home car), EPA’s CFFP code and annual and aggregate maintenance costs from the time of purchase, for each vehicle assigned, allocated or used by the Department. (When the vehicle is salvaged salvage information in 2. c. (6) below must be submitted.) This inventory report must be updated and submitted to the VSC upon each request for acquisition or disposal of any vehicle in the inventory.

c. Purchase and Salvage Procedures

(7) Requests for new or replacement vehicles (owned or leased) shall be submitted for review by the VSC prior to any such request being approved for purchase or acquisition. Requests for authorization to remove a vehicle from inventory shall be submitted to the VSC.

(8) The following guidelines will set the minimum vehicle replacement goals.

(a) In general, automobiles should be replaced when they reach eight (8) years of service or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

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(b) Requests that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for replacement unless the Department Head submits a written justification to the VSC for the exception which documents the extenuating circumstances.

(c) Only specialized equipment; such as heavy highway construction equipment will be allowed to use other criteria such as hours of service, however the criteria utilized by the Department should be submitted to justify the vehicle replacement request, and the VSC will determine if this information is adequate and the maintenance cost information required.

(d) A request for a new vehicle which increases the number of vehicles in the department’s vehicle inventory shall be submitted to the VSC with a written justification as to why the additional vehicles will be required. Such request must demonstrate that sufficient funding is available for both the purchase and the cost of operating and maintaining the vehicle. The request to purchase must state the use intended for the vehicle, whether the vehicle will be assigned with ‘take home’ privileges and whether the vehicle will bear a municipal license plate.

(e) If sufficient funds are available and other conditions of the policy have been complied with, the VSC may concur in the request for new or replacement vehicle(s). Such concurrence shall be transmitted to the Purchasing Agent, and where County Board approval is required for the purchase, such concurrence shall be reflected on the County Board’s Agenda.

(9) New County Vehicle purchases must meet clean fuel vehicle standards. Vehicles must be CFFP certified (Clean Fuel Fleet Program). The Purchasing Department will ensure that all bid specs include the CFFP requirement.

(10) Titles for all County Vehicles will be held in the Purchasing Department.

(11) Where a Department is requesting to lease vehicles, the request must include a copy of the proposed lease contract, particularly including all terms of the lease with respect to lease costs, maintenance costs and responsibility, and liability for accidents.

(12) Where a Department has determined that a County vehicle should be salvaged, a request must be submitted to the VSC including such information as the Committee deems necessary to evaluate the request. Any vehicle approved for salvage will be sold to the highest bidder at a publicly noticed auction. The Vehicle Inventory Report must reflect the date the vehicle was sold, the mileage at the time of sale, the sale price, the name of the purchaser, identifying information, and any other information required by the VSC.

d. Failure of Department Heads to provide information in accordance with the County Vehicle Policy may result in the Department’s inability to acquire County vehicles, and other actions deemed necessary by the VSC, until this information is received.

3. Authorized Use of County Vehicles

v. Only vehicles that have been authorized by an Elected Official or Department Head, have VIN numbers registered in the County Purchasing Department, and also carry a valid insurance card issued to the Department by the Department of Risk Management shall be considered County Vehicles for use in the course of conducting official County business.

vi. Unless expressly exempted by the Department Head, and approved by the Vehicle Steering Committee, all County Vehicles must carry a municipal license plate.

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vii. County Vehicles are to be assigned to individuals who, in the required course of their employment need vehicles to complete their required duties on behalf of Cook County government.

viii. Eligibility for County Vehicle Assignment

(1) Take Home Assignment - A County Vehicle may be assigned to employees in a service, management or supervisory position on call 24 hours a day, responsible for providing or supporting emergency services. A Vehicle Disclosure Form shall be used and remain on file in the Department for all ‘take home’ vehicles.

(2) Pool Assignment - Pool vehicles are to be assigned on a periodic basis to individuals when the County work assignment requires a vehicle in order to properly conduct County business. A Vehicle Disclosure Form and daily log shall be used and remain on file in the Department for all pool vehicles which are taken home overnight. Those employees authorized for overnight use of County Vehicles shall, when away from work for an extended period of time, for vacation, sick leave, compensatory time off, travel, etc., return the assigned County Vehicle to the custody of his/her department head during the period of absence.

b. No person shall be authorized to drive a County vehicle unless he/she

(1) Possesses a current, valid Illinois driver’s license with the correct class for the vehicle driven.

(2) Is the age of 18 or older.

(3) Is the age of 25 or older to drive a leased or rented car.

(4) Is medically fit to drive safely.

(5) Is free of any prior convictions for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or of reckless driving within the previous year. Employees operating a commercial vehicle must comply with all of the requirements of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.

(6) All prospective employees who are professional drivers or who’s primary duty is the operation of a vehicle shall be required to submit to a driving records check after receiving a conditional offer of employment. The Cook County Bureau of Human Resources as part of a preemployment background investigation shall coordinate driver checks. Failure to have a valid Illinois driver’s license of the proper type, or the existence of a disqualifying driver’s record will be grounds to withdraw the conditional offer of employment.

(7) Any employee performing work which requires the operation of a vehicle, shall notify his/her immediate supervisor immediately of any current restrictions or changes in driving privileges, including but not limited to revocation, suspension, cancellation, denial, Restricted Driving Permit, Judicial Driving Permit, Probationary License, or Family Financial Responsibility Driving Permit. Any restrictions or changes to driving privileges shall be reported by the employee to the employee’s Bureau Chief or Elected Official immediately and a record maintained in the department. Any employee who fails to report, and/or continues to operate a vehicle in the performance of County duties, is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination from County employment.

PROPOSED COOK COUNTY VEHICLE POLICY continued

ITEM #52 cont’d

(8) Employees are held personally responsible for all parking and/or traffic violations incurred while operating County vehicles.

c. Collision Procedures

i. The following collision procedures are to be followed by drivers involved in collisions while operating a County or personal vehicle on County business, and by the department head:

(1) Request that all parties remain and render assistance at the scene of the accident, if possible, until law enforcement representative has released them.

(2) Promptly report all accidents involving vehicles or persons on duty and actively engaged in County business to the appropriate law enforcement agency, department vehicle coordinator, and the Department of Risk Management.

(3) A record of all driving violations for each employee shall be maintained by the Department Vehicle Coordinator including the date; time; employee name; vehicle identification number; incident report number; date and time report was forwarded to the Department of Risk Management; date reported to the VSC; and personnel actions taken by the Department against the employee.

(4) Logs of all accidents shall be maintained by the Departments Vehicle Coordinator. Department Heads are to review each collision report prior to their submission to the Department of Risk Management to determine if the employee was at fault and take appropriate personnel action. Department Heads are to prepare a report on their findings and personnel actions taken, and forward it to the VSC chairman along with a copy of the accident report forwarded to the Department of Risk Management.

(5) Drivers involved in collisions are to refrain from making statements regarding the accident to anyone other than the investigating law enforcement officials, appropriate County officials, and representatives of his or her own insurance company if the employee’s privately owned vehicle is involved.

(6) Drivers will also complete a Vehicle Incident Form and forward it to the Department of Risk Management’s General Liability Division as well as the Department’s Vehicle Coordinator within 24 hours of the accident.

(7) Drivers will also forward copies of all police reports, an employee statement and any witness statements to the Vehicle Coordinator and Department Head, and to the Department of Risk Management’s General Liability Division no more than three days after completion of the investigation.

d. Use of Private Vehicles for County Business

i. County employees, with the prior permission of their Department Head, may use their private vehicle to conduct official County business. Department Heads shall only approve use of private vehicles for County business when it is in the best interest of the County to do so.

ii. A valid proof of insurance is required to operate a private vehicle and a copy must be filed with the Department’s Vehicle Coordinator.

iii. Employees authorized to use their personal vehicles for County business shall comply with the following insurance requirements:

PROPOSED COOK COUNTY VEHICLE POLICY continued

ITEM #52 cont’d

(1) County employees who drive a private vehicle for official County business shall have at least the minimum auto insurance for private vehicles as required by the State of Illinois.

(2) Employees operating private vehicles in the performance of County duties should have minimum limits of no less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident and have Uninsured Motorist/Under Insured Motorist coverage.

(3) The employee’s vehicle insurance policy must be issued by a company that is licensed by the Illinois State Department of Insurance.

(4) In the event a County employee is involved in an accident while driving his/her own vehicle, the employee’s personal insurance provides the primary coverage.

(5) Mileage reimbursement rates will be based on the COOK COUNTY TRAVEL AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY (separate document).

4. Miscellaneous

e. Drivers of County Vehicles shall observe all traffic laws and regulations. Drivers and passengers in County Vehicles shall wear seat belts at all times and shall observe safe driving practices. All drivers of a County Vehicle involved in accidents and those who have been charged with a traffic violation are required to attend a driving safety training class conducted by the Cook County Department of Risk Management.

f. Cook County shall not be liable for injuries or damages arising from activities outside the scope of employment, including but not limited to personal use of rented vehicles by employees during a County-authorized business trip. Any damages arising from these circumstances are the responsibility of the employee. To the extent that Cook County incurs financial liability for the acts of employees which occur outside the scope of employment, Cook County reserves the right to seek reimbursement from the responsible person.

g. The State of Illinois requires that all vehicles have an Illinois Insurance Card at all times. The Cook County Self-Insurance Program is administered by the Department of Risk Management General Liability Division, which will issue a proof of insurance card for each County owned vehicle. Only vehicles which are included in the County (owned) Vehicle Inventory shall be registered with the Department of Risk Management for insurance purposes.

h. At no time will County funds be used directly or indirectly to pay or reimburse an employee for parking or traffic violations.

i. Nothing in this policy is intended or shall be construed to extend or enlarge the obligations, liability, or responsibilities that Cook County currently has to employees, or third parties, by law or contract, if any, in regards to the operation of motor vehicles.

RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #53

APPROVED

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

BOBBIE L. STEELE, 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 Commissioner

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS, OBSOLETE OR UNUSABLE TO THE COUNTY AND AUTHORIZING DONATION

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has enacted an Ordinance, 03-O-31, an Amendment to the Cook County Contracting and Purchasing Ordinance (the "Ordinance"), that sets forth the procedure by which the Board may designate certain surplus, obsolete and/or unusable personal property, equipment or other property of the County as assets for distribution as charitable donations; and

WHEREAS, certain personal property that is surplus, obsolete or unusable to the County has been inventoried following the opening of the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, which personal property is set forth on Exhibit A submitted herewith and incorporated therein (the "Assets"); and

WHEREAS, the County desires to donate some or all of the Assets to legitimate nonprofit organizations, or local or foreign governmental entities for the public purpose of treating and controlling diseases that may be spread worldwide, thereby affecting the United States including the County of Cook and its residents; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the President of the Board has the responsibility, pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the Ordinance, for determining the recipient(s) of the Assets, with approval by the Board; and

WHEREAS, the Office of the President of the Board has determined that the governments of the State of Lagos of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Ghana are foreign governmental entities that have expressed an interest in receiving some or all of the Assets for use in the promotion of health through enhancement of medical or educational services in their respective countries.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the Ordinance, the Board determines that the Assets are surplus, obsolete and/or unusable personal property and that: (1) the Assets are not needed by any department or division of the County; (2) the Assets are of a type that would provide a beneficial service in either the medical or education fields to another entity; and (3) the Intended Recipients, as hereinafter defined, are foreign governmental entities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the designation of the State of Lagos, Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Ghana as intended recipients (the “Intended Recipients”) of some or all of the Assets to the Intended Recipients; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #53 cont’d

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the satisfaction by the Intended Recipients of all requirements imposed by the Office of the President or by applicable law as appropriate to accomplish the transfer of the Assets, the President of the Board is hereby authorized to transfer title to some or all of the Assets to the Intended Recipients for the purposes described in this Resolution. Pursuant thereto, the President of the Board is authorized to execute any and all documents incidental to the transfer of the Assets including, but not limited to, the following; a) one or more agreements with either one or both of the Intended Recipients providing for the transfer of title to any or all of the Assets, which agreements shall provide: i) that the Intended Recipients use the personal property in a manner that primarily promotes the implementation or improvement of medical or education services available to the public; and ii ) that the ownership of the Assets automatically reverts to the County if the entity at any time fails to use the personal property in that manner; and b) applications for export licenses with respect to any or all of the Assets, to the extent the County is required to make such applications, provided that such applications shall be made at the expense of the Intended Recipients; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Office of the President of the Board shall have full discretion to decline to proceed with the donation of any or all of the Assets to the Intended Recipients for any reason including, but not limited to, a belief that the Intended Recipients have been or will be unable to: a) remove the Assets, within a reasonable period of time, from a location or locations designated by the Cook County Director of Capital Planning and Policy (the "Director"); or b) obtain the financing required to ship, any or all of the Assets to their intended destinations in a reasonably appropriate and timely manner as determined by the Office of the President. The Office of the President shall further be authorized to make arrangements for the temporary storage of the Assets in connection with the removal and salvage of other equipment from the former Cook County Hospital.

If any of the Assets are not transferred to the Intended Recipients as provided herein, the Director has the authority to dispose of such Assets, as salvage or as refuse.

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ITEM #54

APPROVED

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

RECOGNITION OF LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK – OCTOBER 24-30, 2004

WHEREAS, lead Poisoning is the number one preventable environmental illness of children in the U.S.; and

WHEREAS, lead is a highly toxic metal that at one time was an ingredient in many household products, including paints manufactured before 1978; and

WHEREAS, many homes throughout suburban Cook County, particularly in poorer communities, have older housing that potentially contain lead hazards; and

WHEREAS, in Illinois, approximately 25,000 children per year are identified with elevated blood lead levels and in Cook County, in 2002, 12,259 children were identified; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #54 cont’d

WHEREAS, children become lead poisoned when they breathe or swallow lead dust or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. Lead poisoning, if not caught early, can cause a lifetime of learning and behavior problems that are irreversible; and

WHEREAS, lead poisoning can be detected through a simple blood test performed at a medical provider’s office and early detection is important; and

WHEREAS, children should be tested, especially if their home was built before 1978, and homes should undergo a risk-assessment if major renovations or repairs need to be made; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Public Health is working toward a lead-safe Cook County; by administering funding to community and governmental organizations to abate/mitigate homes with lead hazards and providing information to the public on the importance of having children tested for lead in their blood.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in recognition of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, strongly encourages:

Parents to request a blood test for children between 6 and 9 months of age and then again at age 1, age 2 and based on risk of exposure, retest regularly.

Doctors to include lead testing and screening as part of regular care of their patients.

Homeowners to have their homes checked by qualified professionals to determine if there are any lead hazards; additionally, renovation should only be done by those who adhere to proper lead-safe work practices.

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ITEM #55

APPROVED

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, October 20, 2004, will be observed as “The National Day of Concern About Young People and Gun Violence”; and

WHEREAS, this important time of reflection serves as a national day of observance, providing young students and adults with an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to eradicating gun violence in our schools and communities; and

WHEREAS, on this day, students, adults and elected officials will recite and sign pledges against gun violence; and

WHEREAS, approximately 20% of the patients treated by the Stroger Hospital of Cook County trauma unit are gunshot victims; and

WHEREAS, annually, the trauma unit treats approximately 1,600 gunshot victims; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #55 cont’d

WHEREAS, even more alarming is the fact that more than 52% of gunshot victims are between the ages of 15 and 24; and

WHEREAS, given that the “muzzle velocity” of guns is now significantly higher, gunshot wounds tend to be much deeper and more severe, even from a single bullet; and

WHEREAS, the organizers and participants in this noble campaign are indeed correct when they note that “... individual choices and actions, when multiplied by those of young people throughout the country, will make a difference”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby applaud the life affirming efforts of this important public safety campaign and urge all Cook County residents to take cognizance of this positive endeavor.

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ITEM #56

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #267843

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 27, 2004 from

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

Re: Mor Fab, LLC

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.

Mor Fab, LLC requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance. This Resolution is required so that Mor Fab, LLC can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.

Submitting the Mor Fab, LLC application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Bridgeview, Illinois and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Mor Fab, LLC and the Ordinance from the Village of Bridgeview for an abandoned industrial facility located at 8301 South 77th Avenue, Bridgeview, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 18-36-306-011; 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 9 months at the time of application, and that special circumstances are present.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicated their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to Mor Fab, LLC for an abandoned industrial facility located at 8301 South 77th Avenue, Village of Bridgeview, 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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CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM #57

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 10 Consent Calendar items for October 19, 2004.

CC ITEM #1

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

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

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Croatian Woman Branch 1 Chicago is a not-for-profit cultural, humanitarian and educational organization which was established on January 27, 1929; and

WHEREAS, the Croatian Woman’s Branch 1 Society will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary on October 9, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the members of Croatian Woman of Chicago have helped those in need in Croatia by contributing many hours to promote Croatian causes by collecting donations and creating fund raisers; and

WHEREAS, the Friends of Vukovar were supported to rebuild the center for handicapped children; and

WHEREAS, donations have been made which exceeded tens of thousands of dollars to hospitals throughout Croatia; and

WHEREAS, donations were used to provide heart monitors in Zagreb, Croatia and incubators in Split, Croatia; and

WHEREAS, members of the Croatian Woman have helped local charities which include the Mercy Home, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Misericordia and the Muscular Dystrophy Society; and

WHEREAS, we wish the members of the Croatian Woman Branch 1 Chicago continued success in all their endeavors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to the members of Croatian Woman Branch 1 Chicago.

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CC ITEM #2

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

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

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #57 cont’d

CC ITEM #2 cont’d

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago located at 2845 West Devon Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, was established by the State of Illinois as a new not-for-profit corporation on February 28, 1974; and

WHEREAS, a 30th Anniversary of existence and prosperity was celebrated on Saturday, October 9, 2004, with many members and guests in attendance; and

WHEREAS, the general purpose of this institution is to benefit persons of Croatian descent and background for the advancement of social, moral, religious, cultural and general welfare of Americans of Croatian descent; and

WHEREAS, the Croatian Cultural Center began with approximately eighty members, inspired by the late Reverend Francis H. Eterovich to raise funds to purchase the building, and has since grown to approximately five hundred members; and

WHEREAS, the Center houses a Croatian Saturday School helping grammar school children learn the Croatian culture, history, language and music; and

WHEREAS, the Tamburica dance group “Croatian Vines” promotes folk music and dance for grammar and high school aged children of Croatian descent; and

WHEREAS, the Croatian Cultural Center has a library, information office, social center, sport clubs and hunting clubs; and

WHEREAS, during the past thirty years, the Center has held concerts, cultural and sporting events, weddings, dances and various celebrations; and

WHEREAS, we wish to congratulate the current and past officers, directors, and all members of the Croatian Cultural Club of Chicago on this 30th Anniversary, wish everyone continued success and prosperity.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to all members of the Croatian Cultural Center.

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CC ITEM #3

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

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

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, U.S. Circuit Judge Reynaldo G. Garza, the nation’s first Mexican-American federal judge, was called from our midst at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, Judge Garza, a first generation American, was born on July 7, 1915 in Brownsville, Texas. His parents had moved across the border from Matamoros to escape civil unrest in Mexico; and

WHEREAS, in 1939, Judge Garza graduated from the University of Texas Law School and opened a law office in Brownsville where his legal work gained the attention of the Anglo community earning an invitation to join the largest firm in town as a partner; and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #57 cont’d

CC ITEM #3 cont’d

WHEREAS, Judge Garza was nominated to the bench by President John F. Kennedy in March of 1961 and confirmed by the Senate in April 1961 for the Southern District of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Judge Garza was nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by President Carter in April 1979 and confirmed by the Senate in July 1979. He assumed senior status in July 1982; and

WHEREAS, in 1977, the Brownsville school district honored Judge Garza by naming an elementary school after him and a school in McAllen, Texas is named for him as well; and

WHEREAS, on March 20, 2003, U.S. Representative Solomon Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, introduced bill H.R. 1402 to designate a United States courthouse in Brownsville, Texas, as the “Garza-Vela United States Courthouse”; and

WHEREAS, on September 29, 2004, this Bill’s title was amended to designate the United States courthouse located at the corner of Seventh Street and East Jackson Street in Brownsville, Texas, as the “Reynaldo G. Garza and Filemon B. Vela United States Courthouse”; and

WHEREAS, on September 29, 2004, Bill H.R. 1402 passed the House of Representatives and was received by the Senate the next day, where it waits to be reviewed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby express its sorrow at the passing of U.S. Circuit Judge Reynaldo G. Garza, extending its deepest sympathy to the family of this great man, and recommends the Senate pass the pending Act H.R. 1402 partially naming the previously mentioned courthouse after him.

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CC ITEM #4

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

Congratulating the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund

on the Installation of the Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Skokie, Illinois

WHEREAS, the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund was founded in 2001 with the goal of creating a worthy memorial to the achievements and memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Skokie, Illinois; and

WHEREAS, in honoring the memory of Mahatma Gandhi with a statue in Skokie’s Heritage Park, the members of the Trust Fund hope that the statue will inspire people to remember tolerance, embrace each other, and resolve their disputes and differences through non-violent peaceful means; and

WHEREAS, the memorial will also remind observers of Gandhi’s efforts in combating the caste system, fighting discrimination towards those perceived as “lesser” citizens, and standing up against injustice through satyagrah (non-violence), civil disobedience and non-cooperation movements; and

WHEREAS, Gandhi has been recognized across the world as one of the most influential thinkers and leaders of the 20th Century; and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #57 cont’d

CC ITEM #4 cont’d

WHEREAS, Gandhi’s values and teachings, individual freedom, social justice, religious tolerance, and non-violent protest among them, continue to inspire new generations of leaders and are as relevant today as they were in his lifetime; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors and committee members of the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund worked tirelessly over a three year period to obtain approval from the Village of Skokie for the statue, comply with the Village’s requirements, raise the funds needed for the project, gain community support, and see to the details of the installation of the statue; and

WHEREAS, the Gandhi statue which was dedicated on October 2, 2004, is a great achievement for Indo-Americans, and all residents of Illinois, and will be a lasting tribute and recognition of Gandhi’s life, work, and ideals.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund on the installation of the Gandhi statue in Heritage Park in Skokie, Illinois; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the Gandhi Memorial Trust Fund 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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CC ITEM #5

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

Congratulating Three Crowns Park on Their 110th Anniversary

WHEREAS, in 1894, Swedish Americans formed the Swedish Retirement Association to help elderly Swedes with living and health care issues; and

WHEREAS, through the years, the high quality of services has been recognized by many individuals and groups including the King of Sweden; and

WHEREAS, the Swedish Home has always been a strong Evanston community supporter; and

WHEREAS, today the Swedish Retirement Association, renamed Three Crowns Park, serves more than its original Swedish population and is one of the most diverse senior residences in Evanston; and

WHEREAS, Three Crowns Park can attribute its longevity and success to two key factors, its attitude of providing a community and home-like environment for its residents and its dedicated professional staff that prioritizes the residents and has a long-established commitment to enhancing their quality of life.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Three Crowns Park on its 110th Anniversary; and

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

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #57 cont’d

CC ITEM #6

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

In Memory of George Christopher Bugelas

WHEREAS, George Christopher Bugelas died on October 5, 2004; and

WHEREAS, George Bugelas was an ice cream aficionado for more than thirty years, overseeing every aspect of the Peacock Ice Cream Company which included ice cream parlors in Evanston, Glencoe and Wilmette and an ice cream factory in Evanston; and

WHEREAS, Peacock Ice Cream was loved by kids and adults across the North Shore for generations; they delighted in the specialty flavors carefully crafted by Mr. Bugelas and appreciated the quality of the super premium ice cream; and

WHEREAS, as an ice cream maker, George Bugelas was ahead of his time, creating his own recipes with 16 percent butterfat, fresh fruit, all natural ingredients, and no preservatives at a time before premium ice cream was widely available; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his specialty flavors, such as the summer favorite fresh peach, Mr. Bugelas created custom flavors for Ravinia, the Drake Hotel, and Japanese restaurants; and

WHEREAS, George Bugelas so loved the ice cream business and the joy that his product brought to his customers that upon his retirement, he chose to close Peacock Ice Cream Company rather than see its quality diminish; and

WHEREAS, while ice cream was his professional passion, George Bugelas was also totally committed to his family, he was a loving husband to his wife of 53 years, Katherine, devoted father to daughters Cleopatra Alexander, Patrice Brandt, and Christina Novak, and a doting grandfather who delighted in every minute he spent with his seven grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, George Bugelas was known for his commitment to his community and his love of opera; he was a World War II veteran, was active in Rotary and Evanston business and civic groups, and held a Lyric Opera box seat subscription for 35 years; and

WHEREAS, George Bugelas and Peacock Ice Cream will continue to be fondly remembered by countless North Shore residents who spent their summers at Peacock’s Dairy Bar or had their first jobs working for Mr. Bugelas at Peacock’s.

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

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

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ITEM #57 cont’d

CC ITEM #7

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Walter C. Hunter, President of the 27th Ward Regular Democratic Organization from our midst; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter was born into this world on August 6, 1933 to the late Truly and Lubertha Hunter, in Merigold, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, a deeply spiritual man, Walter confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. He was nicknamed “WC” in his childhood and “Wally” as an adult. Admired by practically all who had a chance to meet him, Walter was known for his constant, heartwarming smile, and his unique ability to discuss virtually any topic from the Chicago Bears, to politics, to the current events of the day. A natural “people person”, Wally loved to entertain them in his own, special upscale way; and

WHEREAS, Wally Hunter was a member of Mound Bayou High’s graduating class of 1952 and would go on to serve his country in the United States Air Force; he was honorably discharged in 1956. Highly respected for his valor, Mr. Hunter, whose active duty included service in the Korean War, received the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal of Honor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter relocated to Chicago after serving his country and later graduated from Crane Junior College. He then transferred to Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was blessed athletically and played football while in college and at the professional level in Canada; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter returned to Chicago and became a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, where he faithfully served until his transition; and

WHEREAS, it didn’t take long for the “political bug” to bite and Mr. Hunter became an active and popular member of the 42nd Ward Regular Democratic Organization, under the tutelage of Ward Committeeman William Connors and later, in 1961, under Ward Committeeman and Cook County Board President George W. Dunne. In 1996, with the redistricting of the ward maps, Mr. Hunter became the President of the 27th Ward Regular Democratic Organization, with the Honorable Jesse White as Illinois Secretary of State and Ward Committeeman, and Alderman Walter Burnett. Wally was widely regarded as the best Precinct Captain in Cook County and assisted numerous officials in their campaigns; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hunter has the distinction of being the first African American to serve as a Secretary of State Police. He also was employed at various positions within Cook County Government over the years, ultimately ascending to a top position within the Highway Department; and

WHEREAS, with the passing of Walter C. Hunter, we have lost a dedicated family man, public servant and a courageous hero who served his country with distinction.

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Walter C. Hunter so that his rich legacy may be so honored and ever cherished.

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ITEM #57 cont’d

CC ITEM #8

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in a tragic tour bus crash that occurred on Saturday, October 9, 2004, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called 14 Chicago-area vacationers from our midst; and

WHEREAS, in addition to those who perished, 16 other passengers, all on a group trip to Tunica, Mississippi, were severely injured in the horrific accident; and

WHEREAS, although it is too early to speculate as to the cause of the accident, tragedies of this nature underscore the need to maintain stringent standards for routine safety inspections; and

WHEREAS, the best thing anyone can do is to pray for the victims and for all who were touched in any way by this tragic accident.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby express its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of those who perished or were injured in this tragic tour bus accident.

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CC ITEM #9

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 1954, a group of devout worshipers from Chicago’s Near South Side neighborhood recognized the need for a new parish in their area to serve the growing Catholic population, and the parish of Santa Lucia was founded in response to this identified need; and

WHEREAS, Santa Lucia Parish has faithfully served its parishioners for many years at its location at 30th and Wells; and

WHEREAS, since its proud beginning, Santa Lucia Parish 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 community; and

WHEREAS, this occasion marks the 50th Anniversary Year of Santa Lucia Parish; and

WHEREAS, this joyous milestone will be celebrated with a special Anniversary Dinner Dance at the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club, on October 24, 2004; and

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ITEM #57 cont’d

CC ITEM #9 cont’d

WHEREAS, this gala celebration will commemorate the proud history of Santa Lucia Parish, and will give members past and present the opportunity to reflect on the past, reminisce about fond memories shared, and express their hope for the future; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby extend its congratulations to the parishioners of Santa Lucia Parish on the joyous occasion of its 50th Anniversary; 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 Santa Lucia Parish to commemorate this joyous occasion.

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CC ITEM #10

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

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

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

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

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

Honoring the Accomplishments of David F. James

WHEREAS, David F. James was born in 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to William and Ada James who instilled in their children the value and importance of education; and

WHEREAS, David F. James and Mary Galloway were married for 47 years and raised six children who were their pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, David F. James has been a pioneer throughout this life; he was the first African-American salesperson hired by the electronics company Burroughs and later was the first African-American attorney hired by the American Bar Association and eventually became its director; and

WHEREAS, in 1942, David F. James voluntarily enlisted in the United State Air Force and became a Tuskegee Airman; and

WHEREAS, during the 1960s David F. James and his wife Mary became involved in the issue of fair housing and joined the North Shore Summer Project; and

WHEREAS, in September 1967, their work with the North Shore Summer Project and their desire for a better education for their children led David and Mary to move their family to Winnetka, Illinois, becoming the first African-American homeowners in the Village; and

WHEREAS, David F. James was one of the founding members of the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs and will be stepping down from the Board of Directors this year after 32 years of service which included serving as President of the Board; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his work on housing and racial and economic justice issues, David F. James has also been active in the civic and cultural life of his community; and

WHEREAS, age has not slowed David F. James down, he continues to practice law and frequently travels to Haiti as a member of Sacred Heart Church's mission delegation; and

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CC ITEM #10 cont’d

WHEREAS, throughout his life David F. James has stood up for the issues he believed in an encouraged others to do so in their own lives, worked to break down racial and economic barriers that separate communities, tirelessly advocated for fair housing, and treated all people with respect and kindness.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook does hereby congratulate David F. James on his life accomplishments and thanks him for his many efforts on behalf of fair housing and racial and economic justice issues; and

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ITEM #58

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

Audit......................................................................................................... Meeting of October 5, 2004

APPROVED

Real Estate Subcommittee.......................................................................... Meeting of October 5, 2004

APPROVED

Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Hansen, moved that the text of the Report of the Real Estate Subcommittee of October 5, 2004 be approved and adopted and that Communication No. 267490 - a Resolution Urging the Housing Authority of Cook County to Adhere to Requirements of State Law and Local Zoning Regulations Regarding Senior Citizen Housing Developments (Proposed Resolution) be considered separately.

The text of the Report was APPROVED.

The Board then considered Communication No. 267490 - a Resolution Urging the Housing Authority of Cook County to Adhere to Requirements of State Law and Local Zoning Regulations Regarding Senior Citizen Housing Developments (Proposed Resolution).

Commissioner Steele, seconded by Commissioner Maldonado, moved that the Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried.

Commissioners Butler and Suffredin voted “no”.

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

DELETED

Finance.................................................................................................... Meeting of October 19, 2004

APPROVED

Zoning and Building.................................................................................. Meeting of October 19, 2004

APPROVED

Roads and Bridges.................................................................................... Meeting of October 19, 2004

APPROVED

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Wednesday, November 3, 2004.