POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Tuesday, October 21, 2003, 10:00 A.M.
Recessed and Reconvened Friday, October 24, 2003, 10:00 A.M.
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PRESENTATION OF PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2004 - METRA
ITEM #1
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 3, 2003 from
WHITNEY STALEY JACOBSON, Community Affairs Specialist, Metra
Please place Metra on the October 21, 2003 agenda of the Cook County Board for the purpose of presenting the Fiscal Year 2004 Program and Budget.
PRESENTATION OF PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2004 - PACE
ITEM #2
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 10, 2003 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 21, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. to provide a report on Pace’s proposed 2004 Operating and Capital Program, 2004-2006 Financial Plan for Operations and 2004-2008 Capital Plan for the Year 2004.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #3
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION #262013 AS AMENDED
JOURNAL
(December 2, 2002)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of Journal of Proceedings of the Special Meeting held on Tuesday Monday, December 2, 2002.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 22, 2003 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 Outpatient Burn Unit, first floor at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.
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Permit #: |
031179 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$4,496.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$4,046.40 |
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Amount Due (10%) |
$ 449.60 |
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued
ITEM #4 cont’d
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 fees as established by Ordinance.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $4,046.40.
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ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 22, 2003 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 for three (3) illuminated building signs at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.
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Permit #: |
031206 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$438.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$394.20 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$43.80 |
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: $394.20.
PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
ITEM #6
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the County.
Mr. Arthur J. Hannus has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mr. Arthur J. Hannus to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board for a three (3) year term. The new term begins August 6, 2003 and expires July 1, 2006.
I submit this communication for your information.
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PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #7
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the County.
Mayor William A. Browne, Village of Hazel Crest, has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mayor William A. Browne as a replacement to serve out the term of Mayor Angelo Ciambrone, which expires December 17, 2004. At the end of this term, the Board of Commissioners will consider Mayor Browne for reappointment to the Board for a full three (3) year term.
I submit this communication for your information.
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ITEM #8
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the County.
Mr. Richard Ray has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mr. Richard Ray as a replacement to serve out the term of Stacey Kuzos, which expires December 17, 2004. At the end of this term, the Board of Commissioners will consider Mr. Ray for reappointment to the Board for a full three (3) year term.
I submit this communication for your information.
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ITEM #9
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the County.
PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #9 cont’d
Ms. Cynthia Sims has been nominated by her local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on her credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Ms. Cynthia Sims as a replacement to serve out the term of Dr. Emilia Yosick, which expires December 17, 2004. At the end of this term, the Board of Commissioners will consider Ms. Sims for reappointment to the Board for a full three (3) year term.
I submit this communication for your information.
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ITEM #10
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the County.
Mr. Jeffrey Knox has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mr. Jeffrey Knox as a replacement to serve out the term of Juliet Cherry, which expires December 17, 2005. At the end of this term, the Board of Commissioners will consider Mr. Knox for reappointment to the Board for a full three (3) year term.
I submit this communication for your information.
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ITEM #11
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the County.
Mr. Ricardo Guerrero has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mr. Ricardo Guerrero to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board for a three (3) year term. The new term begins August 6, 2003 and expires July 1, 2006.
I submit this communication for your information.
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PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #12
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the County.
Mr. Jeffrey Hernandez has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mr. Jeffrey Hernandez to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board for a three (3) year term. The new term begins August 6, 2003 and expires July 1, 2006.
I submit this communication for your information.
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ITEM #13
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the county.
Mayor Henry Vicenik, Village of Broadview, has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mayor Henry Vicenik to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board for a three (3) year term. The new term begins August 6, 2003 and expires July 1, 2006.
I submit this communication for your information.
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ITEM #14
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the county.
Ms. Johnetta Ryan has have been nominated by her local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on her credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Ms. Johnetta Ryan to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board for a three (3) year term. The new term begins August 6, 2003 and expires July 1, 2006.
I submit this communication for your information.
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PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #15
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the county.
Ms. Grace Jenkins has been nominated by her local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on her credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Ms. Grace Jenkins as a replacement to serve out the term of Shirley Brussell, which expires December 17, 2004. At the end of this term, the Board of Commissioners will consider Ms. Jenkins for reappointment to the Board for a full three (3) year term.
I submit this communication for your information.
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ITEM #16
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 15, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires the Chief Elected Official to appoint a Workforce Investment Board to oversee and strategically direct the employment and training activities in order to develop a well-qualified workforce. The mission of the Cook County Workforce Investment Board is to develop a world-class workforce for the county.
Mr. Luther Wren has been nominated by his local Chamber of Commerce for consideration of appointment to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board. Based on his credentials and the strong recommendation received, I hereby appoint Mr. Luther Wren as a replacement to serve out the term of Maryann Rohrback, which expires December 17, 2004. At the end of this term, the Board of Commissioners will consider Mr. Wren for reappointment to the Board for a full three (3) year term.
I submit this communication for your information.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
ITEM #17
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 26, 2003 from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #17 cont’d
AUGUSTINE MANADAN, M.D. - Affiliated Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Division of Rheumatology, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
RICHARD KEEN, M.D. - Affiliated Physician, Department of General Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Division of Rheumatology, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
CARMILLA LARSEN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Family Medicine, currently being funded by Loyola University Academic Affiliation Agreement, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ISSAC PLAMOOTTIL, D.O., Active Physician, Reappointment April 15, 2003 through April 14, 2005
EDWARD COHEN, M.D., Consultant Physician, Reappointment April 15, 2003 through April 14, 2005
ENRICA ROSSI, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment May 18, 2003 through May 17, 2005
CARLTON WEST, M.D., Active Physician, Reappointment May 18, 2003 through May 17, 2005
MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES
ROGER BOYE, M.D. - Ancillary Physician, Department of Critical Care Medicine, transfer from Department 897 to Department 891, Business Unit #8910500, Position Identification #0389118, Sequence #833169, Job Code #1815, effective, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
JULITA McPHERSON, M.D. - Consultant Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8910501, Position Identification #0289152, Sequence #833148, Grade ZZ, $60/hr., Job Code 1815, effective October 6, 2003. No Benefits.
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ITEM #18
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 3, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #18 cont’d
ROBERT ARENSMAN, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MAMIE BARROW, M.D. - Associate Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 1, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970227 (26-10), Position Identification #9522752, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
DEEPAK CHANDWANI, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #9932606, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
LUTHER GASTON, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will be paid at Grade K-10, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970264 (29-04), Position Identification #048970264, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MARK GREVIOUS, M.D. - Consultant Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8970250 (27-18), Position Identification #0100142, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
GREGORY HUHN, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
LACY KNIGHT, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #0189743, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
RONALD LEDVORA, M.D. Attending Physician, Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Division of Medicine/Surgery, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
SUSANA MASCARELL, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
JEFFREY NEKOMOTO, D.O. - Associate Attending Physician, Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Division of General Medicine, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
BRUCE ROSENZWEIG, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will be paid at Grade K-5, Step 1, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970264 (29-04), Position Identification #9523049, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
DAPHNE SCHNEIDER, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
GABOR TARIAN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Pathology, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970190 (24-07), Position Identification #9522317, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
JOSEPH WEBER, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #9932611, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #18 cont’d
CARLOS FRANCO-DIAZ, M.D. Attending Physician
RAMSIS GHALY, M.D. Attending Physician
DEBORAH BUTLER-WILLIAMS, C.R.N.A. Advanced Practice Nurse
KEITH MARINO, C.R.N.A. Advanced Practice Nurse
REGINA MROWCZYNSKI, C.R.N.A. Advanced Practice Nurse
KOCHUTHRESIA NEDUMGOTTIL, M.D. Voluntary Attending Physician
SUMITHRA SIMPSON, C.R.N.A. Advanced Practice Nurse
SILVIO GLUSMAN, M.D. Attending Physician
TADEUSZ KONEFAL, M.D. Attending Physician
AMBULATORY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK (A.C.H.N.) OF COOK COUNTY
BONNIE THOMAS, M.D. Voluntary Associate Attending Physician
MELCHOR DEMETRIA, M.D. Attending Physician
SWAIT BHOBE, M.D. Consultant Physician
DAVID SOGLIN, M.D. Attending Physician
ANITA GEWURZ, M.D. Voluntary Attending Physician
GISELLE MOSNAIM, M.D. Voluntary Associate Attending Physician
JAMES MOY, M.D. Attending Physician
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION
MICHELE LORAND, M.D. Attending Physician
DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE
PHILLIP JACOBSON, M.D. Attending Physician
ANGELA WILKS, M.D. Attending Physician
STEPHEN CLINGERMAN, Ph. D. Clinical Psychologist
MEDICAL APOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #18 cont’d
MARVIN PETRY, M.D. Attending Physician
PRATIBA SANSI, M.D. Attending Physician
PAMELA SOBTI, M.D. Attending Physician
PARKASH TALWAR, Ph. D. Voluntary Attending Physician
EBRAHIM TORANGAN, Ph. D. Scientific Officer
PATRICK GUINAN, M.D. Voluntary Attending Physician
STEVEN CLAR, M.D. Voluntary Attending Physician
MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE ELEVATED
FROM PROVISIONAL TO FULL STATUS
RICHARD AHUJA, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MARIA HORN-CHACON, M.D. - Associate Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
REZA HAMID DJALILIAN, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolanygology, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
ASHLESHA PATEL, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
PATRICIA RAKSIN, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
JOHN KAHLER, M.D. - From Service Physician, Department of Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County/Family Practice, to Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 4, from Account 110, Business Unit #8930420 (02-02), Position Identification #9819312, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
TREVOR LEWIS, M.D. - From Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, to Attending Physician Senior, with no change in privileges, will be at Grade K-10, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #9523328, effective October 21, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
GRANT APPLICATIONS
ITEM #19
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 30, 2003 from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization to apply for a grant in accordance with Section 30 of the 2003 Cook County Budget Resolution from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission in the amount of $326,990.00.
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission will fund the indexing and microfilming of more than 400,000 Declarations of Intention stored in the archives. The overall project goals are to significantly improve the accessibility of naturalization records and preserve the original documents.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $326,990.00. Funding period: June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2006.
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ITEM #20
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2003 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization to apply for a grant in accordance with Section 30 of the 2003 Cook County Budget Resolution from the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority in the amount of $117,000.00 for the court’s Family Violence Coordinating Councils program which provides education and community outreach to address family violence.
Since the program began in 1996, the court has established six councils, one in each of the five suburban municipal districts, and one countywide. These councils provide local forums to improve the institutional and professional response to family violence issues. Their activities cover education, prevention, and coordination of intervention and other services for victims and perpetrators of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.
This grant does not require a cash match.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $117,000.00. Funding period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
ITEM #21
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 26, 2003 from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal in the amount of $776,322.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a tobacco reduction program which will work to eliminate exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, promote smoking cessation among adults and youth, and prevent initiation of smoking among youth in suburban Cook County.
This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $776,322.00. Funding period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.
GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
ITEM #22
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 1, 2003 from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to accept a grant amendment in the amount of $24,859.00 from the J. Sterling Morton High School District 201, Cicero, Illinois. The purpose of this grant is to increase and continue a program to implement violence prevention curricula in twenty-six (26) elementary schools in Cicero and Berwyn, and to provide a network of medical and health education services to high risk, teen aged parents.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant award amendment: $24,859.00. Funding period: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #23
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2003 from
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Deputy State's Attorney, Chief, Civil Actions Bureau
respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:
1. Patricks Johnson v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 01-L-10373
#262014
2. Barry Frost, et al. v. Brown, Case No. 02-C-9476
#262015
3. Hope Armwood, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth W. Armwood, deceased v. County of Cook, Case No. 00-L-13845
#262016
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
ITEM #24
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 26, 2003 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the counties of DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will to effect the Northeastern Illinois Regional Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement.
This agreement parallels the existing mutual aid pacts that currently exist among the fire service and law enforcement agencies in Cook and the surrounding counties. The intent of the agreement is to enhance local response to major disasters and to protect the lives and property of the citizens within the region.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS continued
ITEM #25
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 25, 2003 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
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.
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ITEM #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 25, 2003 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Worth.
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.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #27
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for janitorial services for the Adult Probation Department, Circuit Court of Cook County. These services are for the department's leased offices in Chicago: 1644 West Walnut Street, 4734 West Chicago Avenue and 533 East 103rd Street.
Contract period: February 21, 2004 through February 20, 2005. (280-235 Account). Requisition No. 42804001.
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ITEM #28
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the maintenance of Kodak micrographic equipment.
Contract period: February 20, 2004 through February 19, 2005. (529-441 Account). Requisition No. 45291350.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) Diazo duplicators to be utilized in the Micrographic's Department. This item can be bid through various vendors.
One time purchase. (717/529-530 Account). Requisition No. 35291390.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #30
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #262017
Transmitting a Communication from
DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a utility vehicle for the Treasurer's Outreach and Services Program (TOPS).
One time purchase. (717/060-549 Account). Requisition No. 30600082.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #31
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to remove and relocate the fire pump test header in Division VI.
One time purchase. (200-450 Account). Requisition No. 32000460.
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ITEM #32
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JAMES L. WHIGHAM, Inspector General
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a replacement mid-size Chevrolet Impala sedan with police package.
One time purchase. (717/080-549 Account). Requisition No. 40800001.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #33
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
PAUL D. FIELDS, Director of Administrative Operations, Office of the Public Defender
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of four (4) replacement mid-size, four door automobiles.
One time purchase. (717/260-549 Account). Requisition No. 42600001.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #34
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the provision of laboratory testing services for specialized assay tests for in-patient care not performed at Provident Hospital of Cook County, Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County.
Contract period: March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2007. (891/897/898-278 Accounts). Requisition Nos. 48910215, 48970070 and 48980023.
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ITEM #35
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of intra-ocular, posterior and anterior lenses.
Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006. (891-362 Account). Requisition No. 48910086.
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ITEM #36
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of reagents and supplies for urinalysis testing.
Contract period: January 23, 2004 through January 22, 2007. (891-365 Account). Requisition No. 48910214.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #37
WITHDRAWN
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the procurement of patient television services.
Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007. Requisition No. 48910189.
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ITEM #38
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items.
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REQ. NO.
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DESCRIPTION |
CONTRACT PERIOD |
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48970074 |
Ice cream products |
05/01/04 through 04/30/05 |
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48970075 |
Milk products |
06/01/04 through 05/31/05 |
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48970076 |
Fruit juice and bottled beverages |
06/01/04 through 05/31/05 |
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48970077 |
Diet kits (flatware) |
05/01/04 through 04/30/06 |
(897-310 Account).
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ITEM #39
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of disposable microbiology laboratory supplies for the Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology.
Contract period: February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2007. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 48970079.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #40
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of microbiology/virology enzyme immunoassay fluorescence antibodies with vendor provided Bio-Tek Microplate Reader/Printer manufactured by Meridian Bioscience for the Department of Pathology, Division of Virology. These items are available through various vendors.
Contract period: May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2007. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 48970080.
CONTRACTS
ITEM #41
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 26, 2003 from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Hay Management Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for audit of personnel actions conducted for Shakman Compliance to be filed with the Federal District Court in accordance with the judgment entered into on January 7, 1994. The annual audit is for the year 2002.
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Reason: |
This firm has had prior experience working for the City of Chicago, Cook County Government, and other Elected County Officials, and has the knowledge of Cook County’s Governments personnel practices. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (032-242 Account). Requisition No. 40320001.
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ITEM #42
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the Village of Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois, to provide lead abatement and mitigation services to low income Cook County single family residential property owners and tenants residing in multi unit properties.
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Reason: |
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund was adopted by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on November 21, 2000, Resolution 00-R-611. The Village of Oak Park was selected through a grant funded application proposal and met the criteria and eligibility requirements established by the Lead Prevention Advisory Council and the Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit. |
Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund: $153,795.00. Contract period: November 1, 2003 through October 31, 2005. (544-289 Account). Requisition No. 45444292.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #43
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, to provide mammogram and pelvic screening services to women over forty (40) years of age and older for the purpose of early detection of cancer.
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Reason: |
The grantor of this program, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in cooperation with the Cook County Department of Public Health as the lead agency has requested collaboration with the Bureau of Health Services and Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center to perform cancer screening to Cook County residents meeting eligibility requirements. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $46,000.00. (997-289 Account). Requisition No. 49974107.
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ITEM #44
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TERRIE McDERMOTT, Executive Director, Department for Women’s Justice Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Haymarket Center, Chicago, Illinois, for twelve (12) months with the option for a one (1) year extension, to provide a comprehensive gender responsive substance abuse treatment program to female detainees incarcerated by the Sheriff's Office.
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Reason: |
On July 28th, 2003, a gender and culturally responsive Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to twenty-three (23) vendors throughout the Chicagoland area to provide gender responsive substance abuse and mental health treatment, specifically designed for addicted female participants of the Sheriff's Female Furlough Program and the Residential Drug Treatment Beds Program. Two (2) vendors out of the twenty-three (23) responded to the RFP. Each proposal was reviewed, evaluated and ranked based upon the criteria set by the reviewing committee. Haymarket Center was the vendor with the lowest bid and the vendor selected by the reviewing committee. Haymarket Center places a strong emphasis on the principles of substance abuse and mental health treatment for women. Haymarket Center's staff through their training and experience with gender responsive approaches is able to identify the realities of women’s lives while utilizing strength-based skill building. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,020,240.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (212-298 Account). Requisition Nos. 42120002 and 42120003.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #45
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TERRIE McDERMOTT, Executive Director, Department for Women’s Justice Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Haymarket Center, Chicago, Illinois, for twelve (12) months with the option for a one (1) year extension, to provide prenatal and post natal care for pregnant addicted female detainees and their children.
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Reason: |
On July 28th, 2003, a gender and culturally responsive Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to twenty-three (23) vendors throughout the Chicagoland area to provide gender responsive substance abuse and mental health treatment, specifically designed for the pregnant addicted female participants of the MOM's program. Two (2) vendors out of the twenty-three (23) responded to the RFP. Each proposal was reviewed, evaluated and ranked based upon the criteria set by the reviewing committee. Haymarket Center was the vendor with the lowest bid and the vendor selected by the reviewing committee. Haymarket Center places a strong emphasis on the principles of substance abuse and mental health treatment for women. Haymarket Center's staff through their training and experience with gender responsive approaches is able to identify the realities of women’s lives while utilizing strength-based skill building. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $587,504.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (212-298 Account). Requisition No. 42120001.
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ITEM #46
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Helena Laboratories, Beaumont, Texas, for the purchase of reagents and supplies for a vendor provided serum protein immuno fixative electrophoresis (spife) analyzer and cliniscan 3 densitometer for the Department of Laboratory, Division of Immunology.
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Reason: |
Helena Laboratories is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the spife analyzer and the cliniscan 3 densitometer. This is the only equipment which the analyzer separates and stains visible serum protein and immuno fixatives by electrophoresis and the densitometer performs up to sixty (60) patient samples in three (3) minutes or less. The tests diagnose acute or chronic inflammatory conditions, albumn levels, paraproteinemia, and other diseases. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $87,083.00 ($43,541.50 per year). Contract period: May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2006. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 48970078.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #47
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Boston Scientific Corporation, Microvasive Urology Division, Natick, Massachusetts, for the purchase of disposable urology supplies for the lumenis ™ holmium and dual wavelength lasers owned by the hospital and manufactured by ESC Medical Systems, LTD., for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Surgical Services.
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Reason: |
Boston Scientific Corporation, Microvasive Urology Division is the only known distributor of disposable urology supplies compatible with the existing equipment used for treatment of urological conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder, urethral, kidney stones tumors and strictures. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 48970072.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #48
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,
Bureau of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 00-41-1250 with Stewards Technology, Inc., Matteson, Illinois, for a countywide telecommunication management system to automate telephone work orders, directory call/cost accounting, help desk, and inventory management functions.
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Reason: |
The software vendor has just released the final software module of the system. Extending the contract will allow the County not to pay the vendor until after this module is accepted by the County. The expiration date of the current contract is October 31, 2003. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: November 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004.
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ITEM #49
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,
Bureau of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $163,215.00, Contract No. 03-43-821 with Cisco Systems, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for additional Cisco hardware and software required by the Department of Public Health.
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #49 cont’d
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Board approved amount 06-03-03: |
$1,750,000.00 |
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Increase requested: |
163,215.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$1,913,215.00 |
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Reason: |
By purchasing directly from Cisco Systems, Inc., the county obtains the highest discount available to any customer. The County also benefits from Cisco Systems, Inc. value-added technical support services. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $163,215.00. (975-570 Account).
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ITEM #50
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #262018 AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $1,993,600.00, Contract No. 03-43-821 02-41-948 with ACS Government Records, Dallas, Texas, to allow for the complete integration of the 20/20 Perfect Vision Indexing application to interact with the Recorder of Deeds system, applications and operations.
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Board approved amount 03-21-02: |
$2,897,600.00 |
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Increase requested: |
1,993,600.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
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Reason: |
ACS is the only company that has an indexing module that can interface with the existing system. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,993,600.00. (527-579 Account).
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ITEM #51
APPROVED
COMMISSONER DALEY VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 94-43-1434 with Martin Boyer Company, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services related to the patient arrestee and unemployment programs.
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Reason: |
The purpose of this extension is to review other options with respect to claims services. The expiration date of the current contract is November 30, 2003. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: December 1, 2003 through March 1, 2004.
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #52
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER DALEY VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 93-23-213 with Martin Boyer Company, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services related to the investigation and adjustment of third party automobile and general liability claims.
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Reason: |
The purpose of this extension is to review other options with respect to claims services. The expiration date of the current contract is November 30, 2003. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: December 1, 2003 through March 1, 2004.
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ITEM #53
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for five (5) months, Contract No. 01-43-1041 with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, for per fusionist services for the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardio Thoracic Surgery.
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Reason: |
This request is necessary to allow sufficient time to negotiate and implement the new contract. The expiration date of the current contract was June 30, 2003. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: July 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003. (897-260 Account).
CONTRACT RENEWALS
ITEM #54
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 98-41-1173 with Reynaldo Cruz, Palatine, Illinois, for technical consulting services.
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Reason: |
Mr. Cruz has in-depth knowledge of the Real Estate System currently in use at Cook County. He is a qualified asset in assisting the Department for Management of Information Systems in interfacing with the Assessor’s Office Automation Project and implementation of the Geographical Information System (GIS). |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $60,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (012-289 Account). Requisition No. 40120002.
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CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #55
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 98-41-1171 with Laura J. Downs, Chicago Heights, Illinois, for technical consulting services.
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Reason: |
Ms. Downs has in-depth knowledge of the real estate systems currently in use at Cook County. She can greatly assist in interfacing these systems with the Assessor’s Office Automation Project, and the implementation of the Geographic Information System (GIS). |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $60,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (012-289 Account). Requisition No. 40120001.
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ITEM #56
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 99-41-320 with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Chicago, Illinois, to provide software maintenance upgrades and on site technical assistance for the County’s mainframe computer.
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Reason: |
These proprietary software services are only available through this vendor. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $351,000.00. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 40120003.
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ITEM #57
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew the following contracts to provide lead abatement and mitigation services to low income Cook County single family residential property owners and tenants residing in multi unit properties:
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REQ. NO. |
AGENCY |
CONTRACT NO.
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AMOUNT
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45444289 |
City of Chicago, Chicago Department of Public Health Chicago, Illinois
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02-41-1282 |
$3,000,000.00 |
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45444290 |
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) Chicago, Illinois
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02-45-1258 |
$1,687,637.00 |
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45444291 |
City of Evanston Evanston, Illinois |
02-41-1264 |
$373,047.00 |
CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #57 cont’d
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Reason: |
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund was adopted by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on November 21, 2000, Resolution 00-R-611. The agencies were selected through grant application proposals and met the criteria and eligibility requirements established by the Lead Prevention Advisory Council and the Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit. |
Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund: $5,060,684.00. Contract period: November 1, 2003 through October 31, 2005. (544-289 Account).
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
ITEM #58
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a contract with Beckman Coulter, Inc., Brea, California, for the purchase of reagents and supplies for a vendor provided image immunochemistry system for the Department of Pathology Laboratories, Division of Immunology which was Board approved on September 4, 2003 to increase the estimated fiscal impact from $291,270.00 to $893,808.00. The $291,270.00 estimated fiscal impact reflected the per year amount and not the total estimated fiscal impact of $893,808.00.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $893, 808.00 ($291,270.00 per year).
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
ITEM #59
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 1, 2003 from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting approval of payment in the amount of $41,537.06 to Allen Systems Group, Naples, Florida, for software used on the mainframe to schedule the execution of computer programs on given days and times without human intervention.
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Reason: |
This request is necessary to pay an invoice for the upgrade and usage of the software as a result of the upgrade of the mainframe CPU. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $41,537.06. (012-630 Account).
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT
ITEM #60
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 25, 2003 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ZELDA MARTIN WHITTLER, Undersheriff
requesting that a reimbursement payment be made to the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) in the amount of $99,794.00.
REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT continued
ITEM #60 cont’d
This payment is for the Sheriff’s Police Department’s share for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) hardware and software maintenance agreement consistent with our intergovernmental agreement with the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board for fiscal year 2004.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $99,794.00. (231-818 Account).
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER PERAICA
ITEM #61
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #62
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED “NO” ON CONTRACT NO. 03-73-741H WITH NETA SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS
The following items are presented by Wally S. Kos, P.E., Superintendent of Highways:
AGREEMENTS
ITEM #63
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval TWO (2) AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:
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1. |
Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Wheeling Installation of a new fence, etc. Lake-Cook Road at Wisconsin Central Railroad Section: 92-A5016-03-BR Fiscal Impact: $139,103.00 from Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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2. |
Agreement between the County of Cook and S.T.A.T.E. Testing Laboratories, L.L.C. Portland cement cylinder testing, etc. Various locations Fiscal Impact: $235,000.00 from Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
ITEM #64
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Elk Grove Installation of a new water main system Devon Avenue, Busse Road to Elmhurst Road in the Village of Elk Grove Section: 98-B1117-04-RS Fiscal Impact: $97,715.00 (100% reimbursable from Village) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CONTRACT RENEWAL
ITEM #65
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
Re: Request for Contract Renewal
Striping of Intersections and Crosswalks
Section: 03-8STIC-24-GM
Fiscal Impact: $666,110.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to approve a renewal for one (1) year of the contract for Striping of Intersections and Crosswalks known as 03-8STIC-24-GM between AC Pavement Striping Company, Elgin, Illinois and the County of Cook.
This maintenance contract consists of furnishing and installing crosswalks, stop lines, words and symbols and other incidental traffic control measures on various roads in Cook County and includes contingencies and supervision by county forces.
The contract was competitively bid on September 24, 2002. Award of the contract was approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on October 17, 2002 for the amount of $666,110.00. The contract included a provision that allowed the County to renew the contract for an additional year at the same unit price if the Highway Department was satisfied with the contractor's performance and quality of work.
Therefore, this renewal recommendation is made pursuant to the provisions in the duration of the contract section of the current contract which expires on December 31, 2003. If you concur in this recommendation, the contract extension into 2004 will be identified and funded as 04-8STIC-25-GM.
Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #66
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval THREE (3) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
RESOLUTIONS:
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1. |
Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Lake-Cook Road, Hicks Road to Route 53 and at Arlington Heights Road in the Villages of Arlington Heights, Palatine and Long Grove Section: 00-A5011-01-CH Final Cost: $415,705.55 |
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2. |
Completion of Construction Approval Resolution 87th Street, 88th Avenue to Roberts Road in the City of Hickory Hills Section: 87-B4223-01-RP Final Cost: $3,113,175.06 |
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3. |
Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Smith Road, Northwest Highway to Dundee Road in the Village of Palatine Section: 00-00645-01-PV Final Cost: $2,997,392.35 |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION
ITEM #67
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Motor Fuel Tax Project Supplemental Appropriating Resolution Part A, preliminary engineering plans, etc. Edens Expressway West Frontage Road, Central Avenue to Park Avenue-extended in the Villages of Glencoe, Northbrook and Northfield Section: 02-26344-05-EG Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
Board approved amount 12-04-01: $300,000.00 Increase requested: 70,000.00 Adjusted amount: $370,000.00
On December 4, 2001, your Honorable Body approved an Appropriating Resolution appropriating the sum of $300,000.00 towards the development of this improvement. Additional funding is required for additional engineering services required to complete unforeseen out of scope tasks. |
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #68
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES
Submitting three (3) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section: 95-B6022-03-TL. 171st Street, 94th Avenue to 80th Avenue in the Villages of Orland Hills, Orland Park and Tinley Park. Final adjustment of quantities. $22,352.35 (Deduction).
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2. Section: 00-06222-03-RS. Eisenhower Expressway South Frontage Road (Bataan Drive), 25th Avenue to 1st Avenue in the Villages of Broadview and Maywood. Final adjustment of quantities and new items. $28,404.37 (Addition).
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3. Section: 01-W4820-02-RS. Ashland Avenue, 77th Street to 39th Street in the City of Chicago. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $278,880.17 (Deduction).
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PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #69
RECEIVED ADN FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 23, 2003 from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting held in the month of July 2003.
STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #70
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated September 29, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Submitting herewith the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meetings of May 27, 2003 and July 22, 2003.
RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #71
APPROVED
Commissioner Claypool, seconded by Commissioner Suffredin, moved that the Resolution be approved and adopted. Commissioner Claypool called for a Roll Call, the vote of yeas and nays being as follows:
ROLL CALL ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Yeas: Claypool, Collins, Daley, Gorman, Goslin, Hansen, Maldonado, Murphy, Peraica, Quigley, Silvestri, Steele, Suffredin, Stroger – 14.
Nays: None.
Absent: Butler, Moreno, Sims – 3.
The motion to approve CARRIED and the Resolution was APPROVED and ADOPTED.
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN, MIKE QUIGLEY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, PETER N. SILVESTRI and LARRY SUFFREDIN,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, CARL R. HANSEN, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has adopted the “Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act,” 740 ILCS 175/1 et. seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that any unit of government may adopt by resolution the provisions of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has determined that the provisions of the Act are in the best interests of the County of Cook.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of Commissioners elects to adopt the provisions of the Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act as provided by Public Act 89-260 of the State of Illinois. A copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the Illinois Attorney General within thirty (30) days of its passage by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
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RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #72
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 10, 2003 from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is an Interest Arbitration Award covering wages and other issues for Correctional Officers for consideration at the October 21, 2003 Board Meeting.
Respectfully request your consideration of this Interest Arbitration Award.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $17,553,038.00 (3 year cost).
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County, and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Cook County Correctional Officers Chapter 222, entered into Compulsory Interest Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and
WHEREAS, an Interest Arbitration Award has been issued concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for consideration by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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ITEM #73
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 6, 2003 from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is a proposed Resolution for your consideration and approval. The purpose of this Resolution is: Appropriation adjustments to Accounts 499-814 and 500-814, to establish prevailing wage rates for positions specified in the Resolution.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $46,531.00.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County on November 21, 2002 adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 499-814 and 500-814, for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate and Public Safety Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the wages and salaries of the following positions be fixed as follows:
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #73 cont’d
Hourly Effective
Job Code Job Classification Wage Rate Date
ACCOUNT 499-814
2372 Road Equip. Operator $33.35 6-01-03
ACCOUNT 500-814
2372 Road Equip. Operator $33.35 6-01-03
2373 Road Equip. Operator (Master Mechanic) $36.90 6-01-03
2376 Road Equip. Operator (Master Mechanic Foreman) $37.90 6-01-03
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $1,939.00 from Account 499-814 and $44,592.00 from Account 500-814, be provided for these employees.
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ITEM #74
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
This letter is to request that the Resolution for pastoral care, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) at Stroger Hospital of Cook County, be placed on the October 21, 2003 Board Agenda.
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, the first member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) was assigned to provide pastoral care to the patients at Cook County Hospital on October 26, 1903; and
WHEREAS, an unbroken succession of Jesuits have served the pastoral needs of the patients at Cook County Hospital since 1903, included among them were John Assman, S.J., Francis X. Bimanski, S.J., Andrew J. Cook, S.J., Robert J. Cronin, S.J., Albert Gilbert, S.J., Robert Goodenow, S.J., John H. Grollig, S.J., Theodore Hegemann, S.J., John G. Henry, S.J., Bernard A. Horn, S.J., Edward A. Jones, S.J., Joseph G. Kennedy, S.J., Eugene C. Kieffer, S.J., John B. Kokenge, S.J., Paul P. Kovalcik, S.J., John M. Lyons, S.J., Charles D. McAleese, S.J., Michael F. McNulty, S.J., William O. Madden, S.J., John E. Mahoney, S.J., John F. Pennigton, S.J., Joseph Reichel, S.J., Aloysius J. Schuler, S.J., John B. VanAcken, S.J., and George Wallenhorst, S.J.; and
WHEREAS, the pastoral care needs of patients at Stroger Hospital of Cook County are currently served by James Chambers, S.J., Robert E. Finn, S.J., and Eugene Nevins, S.J., and their lay colleagues; and
WHEREAS, all of these efforts have been part of the ministry of the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus and provided at no cost to Cook County.
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ITEM #74 cont’d
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County salute the Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus for a 100 years of service to the pastoral care needs of the patients at Stroger Hospital of Cook County (formerly Cook County Hospital); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 100th anniversary of the start of this service, Sunday, October 26, 2003 is hereby proclaimed “Jesuit Day” in Cook County, Illinois.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #75
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 three Consent Calendar items for the meeting of October 21, 2003 recessed and reconvened October 24, 2003.
CC ITEM #1
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI, 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, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst Christopher V. Baraglia on August 20, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia was born October 30, 1942 in the Taylor Street neighborhood of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, a gifted athlete, Christopher V. Baraglia played guard for Marshall High School’s basketball team, boxed in the Chicago Park District’s novice division and was a Chicago ping-pong champion. His true passion was for 16 inch softball. He played the game until 2001, when his team won the Chicago Softball League Championship. Mr. Baraglia is an inductee in the Chicago Softball Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia was an outstanding employee of the City of Chicago’s Department of Streets and Sanitation for 32 years. In 1996 he was appointed 41st Ward Superintendent by Alderman Brian Doherty. He was known throughout the ward as a dedicated professional, who often exceeded expectations of service. His pride in his job and his department earned him the unwavering respect of his co-workers and the residents and business owners of the 41st Ward; and
WHEREAS, the affection and love that so many felt for him was truly evidenced when, four days before his death, he led the Edison Park Parade as its Grand Marshall and was the recipient of an outpouring of cheers and good wishes; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #75 cont’d
CC ITEM #1 cont’d
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia was a loving husband to his wife, Renee, a cherished father to daughters, Jeri and Jody, and a devoted brother to Bill and Mary; and
WHEREAS, Christopher V. Baraglia will always be remembered by his family and countless friends as a generous and caring many who was always willing to help someone in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express their deepest sympathies to the family of Christopher V. Baraglia and wish them comfort from the remarkable legacy he leaves behind; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the Baraglia family that the memory of Christopher V. Baraglia be so honored.
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CC ITEM #2
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, ROBERT 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 RUTH A. PALMER ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY
AND THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PALMER PLACE
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer was born on October 29, 1933 in Flora, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a resident of Cook County since 1967, Ruth A. Palmer, together with her beloved husband Mike Palmer, raised her family and opened a business in the community of LaGrange; and
WHEREAS, inspired by a trip to Germany, Ruth A. Palmer had a dream to open a family restaurant with a beer garden; and
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer worked with her husband to remodel and open Palmer Place in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Palmer was one of the first business owners to invest in the LaGrange Business District and Palmer Place was recognized as an important early catalyst for economic development in the community; and
WHEREAS, Palmer Place, located at 56 South LaGrange Road, was the first restaurant of its kind in the area and has become a cherished community institution in LaGrange; and
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer still works at Palmer Place every day making sure the restaurant’s homemade dishes are made to her specifications, overseeing the day to day operations, talking with customers and grooming her sons Steve and Phillip to take over the family business; and
WHEREAS, Ruth A. Palmer is an outstanding citizen and business woman who has given back to her community in countless ways; and
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ITEM #75 cont’d
CC ITEM #2 cont’d
WHEREAS, while she has cherished her roles as loving wife and mother, the role Ruth A. Palmer has come to treasure most is that of grandmother to Robert, Merle, Kyle and Emma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer birthday wishes to Ruth A. Palmer on the occasion of her 70th birthday and congratulations on the 20th anniversary of Palmer Place; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Ruth A. Palmer 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 #3
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, 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, Doty Edward Nash was born September 28, 1931 and born to Eternity October 14, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash opened Grace Memorial Chapel in 1956 as the First African American Funeral Home in the South Chicago community; and
WHEREAS, the Grace Memorial Chapel was later relocated and renamed The Doty Edward Nash Funeral Home, Ltd.; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash was known for his compassionate nature and his calming ministry. He served as President of the Illinois Selected Morticians Association, Secretary to the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association and was a member of the Cook County Funeral Home Owners Association; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash was a life member of the NAACP, a member of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, the Chatham Lions Club and served as institutional representative of the Boy Scouts of America. He was coroneted in 1975 as Grand Inspector General of the United Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Prince Hall Affiliation; and
WHEREAS, Doty Edward Nash was a loving husband to Roxie Nash, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and beloved citizen of Chicago, Cook County and the State of Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County on behalf of the citizens of Cook County extend its sympathy to the Nash family on the occasion of their loss and that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family as a memorial of his work.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM #76
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Administration.......................................................................................... Meeting of October 15, 2003
APPROVED
Finance Tax Delinquency Subcommittee.................................................... Meeting of October 15, 2003
APPROVED
Finance................................................................................................ Meeting of October 2124, 2003
APPROVED
Zoning and Building............................................................................... Meeting of October 2124, 2003
APPROVED
Roads and Bridges................................................................................ Meeting of October 2124, 2003
APPROVED
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, November 4, 2003.