November 3 2004 Agenda

AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Wednesday, November 3, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD

ITEM #1

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 12, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Training Institute

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $188,897.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of the Justice Programs. The purpose of this grant is to prevent youth crime, violence and gang involvement, develop a positive relationship between law enforcement, families and society’s young people, create safer neighborhoods and communities and to instill a sense of competency, usefulness and personal empowerment needed to avoid involvement in youth violence, gangs and criminal activity.

The authorization to apply for the grant was given on July 13, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $188,897.00.

No cash matching funds are required.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $188,897.00. Funding period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

ITEM #2

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 15, 2004 from

DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory Council

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $24,046.00 for the fiscal year 2004 United States Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG). These funds will be used to provide for the operation of prevention programming services to at-risk youths residing in the Ford Heights community.

These funds require a $2,672.00 County cash match.

The Judicial Advisory Council is also requesting permission to receive the fiscal year 2004 funds and to use these funds to enter into a contract with the Village of a Ford Heights to expand the number of participants in their Police Athletic League and Police and Children Together programs. These programs provide youth with opportunities to engage in positive social activities with peers and police officers that have been previously beneficial to the safety and stability of the community.

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

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,672.00. Grant Award: $24,046.00. Funding period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006. (205-818 Account).

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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued

ITEM #3

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 15, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $36,025.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program to inspect and issue water permits for small drinking water well systems.

This authorization to accept the previous grant was given on October 7, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $41,425.00.

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

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $36,025.00. Funding period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.

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ITEM #4

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $315,538.00 from the Aids Foundation of Chicago for Title I Ryan White AIDS Health Services to provide comprehensive case management services to medically indigent clients with HIV/AIDS living in suburban Cook County.

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on May 20, 2003 in the amount of $106,602.00 and a supplemental grant award on March 9, 2004 in the amount of $209,724.00 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners

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

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $315,538.00. Funding period: March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.

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ITEM #5

Transmitting a Communication, dated August 24, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount $247,303.00 from the Department of Health and Human Services for the Black Lung Grant to provide a comprehensive program of services in Occupational and Environmental Medicine for the citizens of Cook County particularly those with limited financial resources.

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

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $247,303.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT

ITEM #6

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 19, 2004 from

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

transmitting a communication reporting the reduction in grant funding which will reduce services in 2004 from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for an array of programs and services administered by the Division of Community Health and Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services.

The Illinois Department of Human Services contract submitted to the Cook County Board of Commissioners on September 8, 2004, was based on the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2005 budget. When the fiscal year 2005 budget was passed by the legislature, funding reductions occurred in the contract from General Revenue Funds (GRF). The IDHS contract was reduced from $10,780,100.00 to $10,474,800.00.

Original Grant Award approved 09/08/04: $10,780,100.00

Funding reduction: ($305,300.00)

Revised Grant Award: $10,474,800.00

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant award amendment: $10,474,800.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #7

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

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

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

1.	Lee Ammons v. Officer Glory Redmond #5617, Officer Thiery #7435, Officer James Hartman #251, Deputies Cook County Sheriff and Officers of the Cook County Department of Corrections, Case No. 02-M1-22340
2.	McGee v. Baird, et al., Case No. 03-C-9336
3.	Juanita Sanks v. County of Cook, Case No. 00-L-12414
4.	Anna Balaz v. County of Cook, Case No. 01-L-8322

PROPOSED AGREEMENT ADDENDUM

ITEM #8

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management

requesting authorization to extend health care agreements with the following vendors for all eligible Cook County employees, Elected Officials and eligible dependents for one year. The purpose of this extension is to have the County’s health care programs coincide with the expiration and upcoming negotiations of the collective bargaining agreements.

PROPOSED AGREEMENT ADDENDUM continued

ITEM #8 cont’d

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans:

Health Care Service Corporation d/b/a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois – HMO Illinois

Humana, Inc. – Humana Premier HMO

Unicare, Inc. – Unicare HMO

The contract extension will be effective December 1, 2004 to November 30, 2005.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $168,000,000.00 to be pro-rated among the 490-176, 499-176 and 899-176 Accounts based on actual enrollment in each plan.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #9

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the following annual tradesmen supply contracts:

REQ. NO. DESCRIPTION

42000412 Filters

42000413 Glass

42000414 Hardware

42000415 Lamps

42000416 Paint accessories

42000417 Saws and saw blades

42000418 Steamfitter supplies

42000419 Wallboard

42000420 Wire and cable

Contract period: January 22, 2005 through January 21, 2006. (200-333 Account).

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ITEM #10

Transmitting a Communication from

J.W. FAIRMAN, JR., Acting Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

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

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
54400001	Meat products	02/19/2005 through 02/18/2006
54400002	Egg products	03/09/2005 through 03/08/2006
54400003	Bread and pastry products	03/09/2005 through 03/08/2006
54400004	Dry good products	03/09/2005 through 03/08/2006

(440-310 Account).

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #11

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) Automed 330 packaging system, Automed 330 National Data Corporation (NDC) interface customization and Cerner Millennium system interface and three year service maintenance contract for Cermak Health Services of Cook County.

Reason:

The Automed 330 packaging system will allow pharmacy to fill 40% more prescriptions than what is presently filled. It will improve accuracy and accountability for pharmacy and nursing. The system will help Cermak meet the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards for patient care and safety. The jail requires a high level of security, especially concerning pharmaceutical accountability.

One time purchase. (715/240-540 Account). Requisition No. 42400370.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #12

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 an ultrasound system with monitor.

One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 48980549.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #13

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 exterminator services for Provident Hospital of Cook County, Near South Clinic and Sengstacke Professional Building.

Contract period: February 5, 2005 through February 4, 2008. (891-235 Account). Requisition No. 58910205.

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ITEM #14

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 maintenance and repair of the following items:

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #14 cont’d

REQ. NO.	ACCT NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
58910192	891-450	Ultrasound systems	01/01/05 through 12/31/06
58910193	891-450	Pneumatic tube system	01/01/05 through 12/31/06
58910197	891-442	Ethylene oxide (ETO) gas sterilizer system	01/01/05 through 12/31/07
58910211	891-442	Wheelchairs and stretchers	02/01/05 through 01/31/07
58910212	891-450	Adult patient ventilators	01/01/05 through 12/31/06

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

ITEM #15

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. (formerly Travelers & Immigrants Aid), Chicago, Illinois, to provide short term housing and living assistance for minors charged with delinquency petitions in juvenile court.

Reason:

Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. provides safe, quality care for boys and girls ages 10 to 17 who have been referred from juvenile court. These minors are either eligible for admission to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) but who qualify for placement with Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. under the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, or are residents of JTDC who have been released from detention by judicial order and whose parents or guardians will not or cannot secure their release. From 1995 through September 30, 2004, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. has provided such services for 8,012 minors.

Contract services include housing and meals, living skills instruction, counseling, recreation, transportation, 24-hour supervision, medical and psychiatric services, and referrals to community resources as needed. Total program capacity is thirty-eight minors at two locations: the Manuel Saura Center for Boys, located at 2732 North Kedzie Avenue in Chicago’s Logan Square community, and the Morse Home for Girls, located at 1628 West Morse Avenue in Chicago’s Rogers Park community. More than 1,000 minors are serviced annually.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $3,453,565.00 ($1,726,782.50 per year). Contract period: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006. (326-249 Account). Requisition Nos. 53260001 and 63260001.

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ITEM #16

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

EDWARD S. WODNICKI, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Merit Board

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Resource Management Associates (RMA), Tinley Park, Illinois, for professional services to develop, administer and score job related promotional examinations for seven (7) positions with the Sheriff’s Police Department, Court Services Division and the Department of Corrections.

Reason:

Resource Management Associates (RMA) has more than twenty (20) years of experience in the design and administration of customized promotional examinations for public safety agencies.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $59,500.00. Contract period: May 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006. (249-260 Account). Requisition No. 52490001.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #17

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Springfield, Illinois, for reference laboratory testing services for metabolic screening tests of newborn infants at Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Provident Hospital of Cook County.

Reason:

The Illinois Department of Public Health will perform newborn metabolic screening and treatment code services as required by the Illinois statute for all newborn infants.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $129,000.00 [$35,000.00 - (891-278 Account); and $94,000.00 - (897-278 Account)]. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. Requisition Nos. 58910191 and 58970059.

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ITEM #18

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, California, for the purchase of Kallestadä mouse stomach/kidney, Hep-2 slides, Liquicheck Spinal Fluid and immunology controls for the Department of Pathology Laboratories, Division of Immunology.

Reason:

Bio-Rad Laboratories is the only known manufacturer and distributor of these items for the evaluation of gastrointestinal autoimmune antibodies, connective tissue diseases and spinal fluid conditions/diseases.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $80,546.00 ($40,273.00 per year). Contract period: April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2007. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 58970073.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDUM

ITEM #19

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 increase by $500,000.00, Contract No. 04-42-604, with Suburban Primary Health Care Council, Westchester, Illinois, to provide medical care to financially eligible suburban Cook County residents.

Board approved amount 03-23-04:	$3,000,000.00
Increase requested:	500,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$3,500,000.00

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDUM continued

ITEM #19 cont’d

Reason:

The increased funding would establish an Access to Care pilot program in the City of Chicago. The Access to Care Program is the only program of its kind, providing primary health care to medically indigent residents of suburban Cook County through a network of physicians. The Suburban Primary Health Care Council is a private not-for-profit consortium of the Department of Public Health (IDPH), Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) and the Northwest Suburban Cook County Health Care Taskforce. The expiration date of the current contract is December 31, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00. (895-298 Account).

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS

ITEM #20

Transmitting a Communication from

MARIA PAPPAS, Cook County Treasurer

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Deputy Treasurer

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 03-45-372 with AON Risk Services of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, for risk coverage for the Treasurer’s Office.

Reason:

This is the continuation of the Commercial Crime Policy Plan II for the Fiscal Year 2005. This policy provides the office with blanket coverage in regards to employee loss, public employees dishonesty, forgery or alteration, theft disappearance or destruction.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $30,390.00. Contract period: December 6, 2004 through December 5, 2005. (060-250 Account). Requisition No. 50600005.

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ITEM #21

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 04-42-531 with Khursheed A. Mallick, M.D., Downers Grove, Illinois, for attending urology services.

Reason:

Dr. Khursheed A. Mallick will provide attending urology services which will include participation in the on-call schedule for inpatients, outpatients, clinics and operating room. During this time period, the hospital will be working with the Department of Urology at Stroger Hospital of Cook County to jointly recruit a physician for this position.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $183,137.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. (898-260 Account). Requisition No. 58980032.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

ITEM #22

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 7, 2004 from

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

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $42,582.00 to the College of American Pathologists, Northfield, Illinois, to enroll into the efficiency testing of the fiscal year 2005 surveys program.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $42,582.00. (897-365 Account).

REAL ESTATE MATTERS

ITEM #23

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting authorization from the Honorable Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that a parcel of vacant land be declared excess, be made available for sale by the required public notice, sold at no less than the current fair market (cash) value determined by a certified appraisal and returned to the tax rolls.

The subject property consists of that part of the Northwest Quadrant of the Eisenhower Expressway and US 45 (Mannheim Road) being an area of approximately ± 108,500 square feet (2.4908 acres) in the NE ¼ Section 17, Township 39 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Proviso Township, Cook County Illinois.

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

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #24

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of an agreement covering the use of available 30 Year Open Item tax data for the last tax year 2002 and the balance of 2003 tax year to Property Insight, a division of Chicago Title Insurance Company. Property Insight, a division of Chicago Title will use this information to prepare publications for its board members. The Cook County Department of Revenue maintains this information. This agreement is in accordance with Ordinance No. 92-O-2, an ordinance establishing and approving the charges of Cook County Real Estate Tax Data by Commercial users.

Revenue generating: $10,000.00.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #25

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of an agreement covering the use of 2003 taxroll data to Countrywide Tax Services Corporation. Countrywide Tax Services Corporation will use this information to prepare publications for its board members. The Cook County offices of the Assessor, Clerk and Treasurer, and the Cook County Department of Revenue maintain all of the data. This agreement is in accordance with Ordinance No. 92-O-2, an ordinance establishing and approving the increase of rental charges for the lease of Cook County Real Estate Tax Data by commercial users. The price varies according to the company's modified request.

Revenue generating: $148,900.00.

Approval recommended.

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

ITEM #26

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the license covering the rental of space by LaSalle Title Company, Inc. in the microfilm library area, in the basement of the County Building, set aside for the use of title companies. They have one reader/printer in use. Details are:

Lessor:	County of Cook
Lessee:	LaSalle Title Company, Inc.
Term:	December 1, 2004 to November 30, 2005
Termination:	30 days, either party
Space Occupied:	Approximately 100 square feet, basement

License Fee:

Monthly:	$500.00
Annual:	$6,000.00

The license has met the liability insurance requirements.

Approval recommended.

REPORT

ITEM #27

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 25, 2004 from

THOMAS J. GLASER, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance

Re: FY 2003 Actuarial Report

As part of the County’s external audit, the Bureau of Finance has received the final Actuarial Report from PriceWaterhouseCoopers for the worker’s compensation and self-insured liabilities for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2003. The report estimates that the County’s total liabilities were $402.7 million, which represents a reduction in estimated losses of $46.6 million from FY 2002. The change in loss estimate between FY 2003 and FY 2002 breaks down as follows:

Change Change in Estimate

Medical Malpractice ($46,271,432.00)

Worker’s Compensation 5,415,371.00

General Liability (3,227,226.00)

Other Liability (2,746,586.00)

Auto Liability 215,699.00

Total ($46,614,214.00)

Further, based upon their analysis, the County should expect to pay out $51.8 million in loss payments in FY 2005. This amount has been included in the FY 2005 budget.

Also, for your information, I have submitted schedules showing the comparison of projected loss payments versus actual loss payments for FY 2003 – FY 1999. As you can see, we have been fairly accurate in the estimates of projected versus actual losses.

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER GOSLIN

ITEM #28

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM #29

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

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

PROPOSED CONTRACT

ITEM #30

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Bentley Systems, Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of Bentley MicroStation licenses and Bentley GeoPak software.

Reason:

Bentley Systems, Inc. is the sole creator and sole source of maintenance for MicroStation and GeoPak software. The Highway Department uses MicroStation and GeoPak software to produce and manage engineering drawings of County roads and facilities.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $47,100.00. Contract period: November 1, 2004 through May 30, 2006. (717/500-579 Account). Requisition No. 45003517.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

ITEM #31

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from

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

Re: Speed Limit Zoning Ordinance

Smith Road,

135th Street to 127th Street

in the Village of Lemont

I respectfully submit to your Honorable Body and recommend for adoption, an ordinance revising the speed limit along Smith Road between 135th Street and 127th Street, which is under the maintenance jurisdiction of Cook County. The recommended speed limit was determined by engineering and traffic investigation in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of the Illinois Vehicle Code and as more fully explained in the following ordinance.

It is respectfully requested that should your Honorable Body concur in these recommendations, the ordinance be adopted.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

IT IS HEREBY DECLARED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, that the basic statutory vehicular speed limits established by Section 11-601 of the Illinois Vehicle Code are greater, or less, than that considered reasonable and proper on the road listed below for which the County has maintenance responsibility and which is not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, State of Illinois; and

BE IT FURTHER DECLARED, that this Board has caused to be made an engineering and traffic investigation upon the road listed below; and

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

PROPOSED ORDINANCE continued

ITEM #31 cont’d

BE IT FURTHER DECLARED, that by virtue of Section 11-604 of the above Code, this Board determines and declares that reasonable and proper absolute maximum speed limits upon the road described below shall be as stated herein; and

BE IT FURTHER DECLARED, that signs giving notice thereof shall be erected in conformance with the standards and specifications contained in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Illinois Supplement to the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Standard Specifications for Traffic Control Items; and

BE IT FURTHER DECLARED, that this Ordinance shall take effect immediately after the erection of said signs giving notice of the maximum speed limits.

COOK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT ZONES ON ROADWAYS UNDER

COOK COUNTY MAINTENANCE JURISDICTION

			EXISTING	PROPOSED
			SPEED	SPEED
ROADWAY	SECTION	MILEAGE	LIMIT	LIMIT
Smith Road	135th Street to 127th Street	1.0	45 M.P.H.	40 M.P.H.

PROPOSED AGREEMENT

ITEM #32

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

1. Letter of Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Northbrook

Engineering services for a stormwater management study

Sunset Ridge Road,

Willow Road to Skokie Road

in the Village of Northbrook

Section: 97-W3444-01-FP

Centerline Mileage: 1.90 miles

Fiscal Impact: $13,250.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

ITEM #33

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

1. Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook and the City of Blue Island

Pavement milling/resurfacing, ditch regrading and concrete driveway aprons, etc.

123rd Street at Cicero Avenue;

123rd Street at Kedzie Avenue;

123rd Street,

Kedzie Avenue to the Grand Trunk Western/Canadian

National (GTW/CN) Railroad; and

Pulaski Road at 126th Street

Section: 04-B7530-01-FP

Centerline Mileage: 0.25 miles

Fiscal Impact: $4,550,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER

ITEM #34

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

TRANSFER/RESOLUTION:

1. Local Agency Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer between the County of Cook and the Village of Olympia Fields

Transfer jurisdiction from the County to the Village

Olympian Way,

Lincoln Highway (US 30) to 207th Street; and

Kedzie Avenue,

207th Street to Vollmer Road (CH B66)

in the Village of Olympia Fields

Section: 04-W4603-03-FP

Centerline Mileage: 1.72 miles

Fiscal Impact: $2,371,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION

ITEM #35

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION:

1. Motor Fuel Tax Project

Appropriating Resolution

Joe Orr Road,

Bishop Ford Freeway (IL 394) to Burnham Avenue

in the Village of Lynwood

Section: 04-B6736-02-LA

Centerline Mileage: 2.13 miles

Fiscal Impact: $1,500,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION

ITEM #36

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

1. Land Acquisition Resolution

Howard Street,

Tierney Drive to Edens Expressway West Frontage Road

in the Villages of Skokie and Niles

Section: 02-A8626-02-FP

Fiscal Impact: $42,700.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION

ITEM #37

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

1. Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

170th (167th) Street,

Bishop Ford Expressway to Burnham Avenue

in the Villages of Lansing and South Holland

Section: 00-B5935-04-RP

Final Cost: $623,022.36

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

ITEM #38

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

ITEM #39

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

1.	Section: 98-A6307-02-FP. Bode Road, Barrington Road to Springinsguth Road; and Springinsguth Road, Bode Road to Schaumburg Road in the Villages of Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $543,740.96 (Addition).
2.	Section: 98-A6307-02-FP. Bode Road, Barrington Road to Springinsguth Road; and Springinsguth Road, Bode Road to Schaumburg Road in the Villages of Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $550,950.14 (Addition).
3.	Section: 93-W3210-02-RP. 80th Avenue, 159th Street to 151st Street in the Village of Orland Park. Adjustment of quantities. $14,670.00 (Addition).
4.	Section: 02-B5936-05-BR. Group 5-2003: Kedzie Avenue over the B & OCT Railroad; and 170th (167th) Street over Thorn Creek in the Villages of Alsip, Merrionette Park and South Holland and unincorporated Cook County. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $136,229.09 (Deduction).
5.	Section: 02-W2221-03-RS. Group 2-2003: Wolf Road, Joliet Road to Plainfield Road; and Brainard Avenue, Joliet Road to Plainfield Road in the Village of Indian Head Park and City of Countryside. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $118,042.04 (Deduction).
6.	Section: 02-W4326-04-RS. Pulaski Road, 31st Street to Ogden Avenue in the City of Chicago. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $223,326.33 (Deduction).

REPORT

ITEM #40

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending September 30, 2004.

CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS - NO CASH BID REQUEST

ITEM #41

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 21, 2004 from

DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee

Submitting a request from

THOMAS A. BROWN, Swanson and Brown, Ltd., Attorney’s at Law

Re: No Cash Bid Program - City of Palos Heights

Property Index Number: 24-30-106-002-0000

On behalf of Palos Heights, we are delivering to you the City’s request to purchase a tax delinquent parcel under the “No Cash Bid” program. This parcel will be utilized for economic redevelopment of the northeast corner of Route 83 and Harlem Avenue within the City.

CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS - NO CASH BID REQUEST continued

ITEM #41 cont’d

Submitted please find 21 packets containing:

Certified copy of Resolution requesting the No Cash Bid process;
Chicago Title Insurance title search;
Color photograph of the vacant parcel;
A Sidwell Map of the area;
Plat of Survey; and
Third Party Requester Affidavit

The resolution discloses that the benefit to the City will result in economic development, return the property to the tax roll and assist in the in the elimination of a blighted parcel.

The resolution also states that the City will bear the legal expense associated with the acquisition of the parcel.

VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN - NO CASH BID REQUEST

ITEM #42

Transmitting a Communication, dated September 3, 2004 from

DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee

Submitting a request from

RONALD M. STANCIK, Acting Village President, Village of Oak Lawn

Re: Village of Oak Lawn − Over-the-Counter No Cash Bid

9331 South 54th Place

Volume Number 238

Property Index Number: 24-04-329-013-0000

The Village of Oak Lawn is developing a municipally owned and operated parking lot in order to ease parking congestion in the Village of Oak Lawn. Adjacent to the property where this parking lot will be built is a lot which is delinquent in the payment of property taxes. In the interest of enlarging the area that will become the parking lot the Village of Oak Lawn is seeking title to the tax delinquent property, Volume Number 238 and Property Index Number 24-04-329-013-0000, and requests that the Cook County Board of Commissioners submit an Over-the-Counter No Cash Bid for this property on behalf of the Village.

In accordance with the criteria established by the County for the submission of No Cash Bids, twenty copies of the following items have been submitted:

1. A Resolution approved by the Village of Oak Lawn Board of Trustees, adopted on February 24, 2004, requesting that the Cook County Commissioners submit an Over-the-Counter No Cash Bid on behalf of the Village for the identified tax delinquent parcel.

2. A copy of a tract and name judgment search prepared by an independent title company for the parcel.

3. A copy of the Sidwell Map of the area that includes the parcel to be obtained.

4. A color photograph of the parcel.

This request does not contain any Third Party bids.

Michael T. Jurusik of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd., who serves as Village Attorney, will represent the Village for all issues pertaining to the request for the submission of the No Cash Bid.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

ITEM #43

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 7, 2004 from

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, County Commissioner

I hereby request to transfer $4,000.00 from (018-289 Account) Technical Services Not Otherwise Classified to (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified.

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ITEM #44

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 15, 2004 from

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner

I hereby request to transfer $1,700.00 from (018-429 Account) Utilities to (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified; transfer $825.00 from (018-660 Account) Rental of Facilities to (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified; and transfer $582.21 from (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment to (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified.

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ITEM #45

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 26, 2004 from

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, County Commissioner

I hereby request to transfer $230.00 from (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment to the (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified to cover expenses in the supply account through the end of fiscal year 2004.

I hereby request to transfer $50.00 from (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified to (018-660 Account) Rental of Facilities to cover rent expense for the 6th District field office #2 for the month of November, fiscal year 2004.

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ITEM #46

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 25, 2004 from

DEBORAH SIMS, County Commissioner

I hereby request to transfer $25,000.00 from (018-110 Account) Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees to (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment which will allow the purchase of a copier machine for the district office.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES

ITEM #47

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

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

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE

COOK COUNTY ANIMAL AND RABIES CONTROL ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, the County of Cook is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

WHEREAS, through the Animal Control Act, 510 ILCS 5/1 et seq., the General Assembly has directed that the County Board appoint an Administrator whose duty it shall be, “through education, rabies inoculation, stray control, impoundment, quarantine, and any other means necessary, to control and prevent the spread of rabies in his county” (510 ILCS 5/5); and

WHEREAS, the General Assembly has specifically authorized the County to enact an ordinance establishing a fee for each dog inoculated against rabies (510 ILCS 5/8); and

WHEREAS, on January 3, 1977, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County adopted the “Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance” and seven accompanying administrative regulations and last amended this ordinance on January 22, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to update the Animal Control Ordinance so that it is in conformity with subsequent changes in law and practice.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the “Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance” shall be amended as follows:

SECTION 1:

Definitions

20-2. As used in this Ordinance the following words are defined:

A. Administrator means the licensed veterinarian appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, pursuant to the Illinois Animal Control Act or his authorized representative.

B. Animal means any live vertebrate creature except man.

C. Animal capable of transmitting rabies means all animals classified as mammals.

D. Animal control warden means an employee of Cook County appointed by the Administrator to exercise police powers in the enforcement of this Ordinance.

E. Bird means any flying vertebrate that is covered with feathers.

F. Bite means seizure of a person with the jaws or teeth of any cat, dog or other animal capable of transmitting rabies so that the person so seized has been wounded or pierced and further includes contact of the saliva of such cat, dog or other animal with any break or abrasion of the skin.

G. Cat means all members of the classification, Felis catus.

H. Confined means the restriction of the cat, dog or other animal at all times by the owner in a manner that will isolate the cat, dog or other animal from the public and other cats, dogs or other animals.

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ITEM #47 cont’d

I. Control means any owned animal that is either secured by a leash or lead, ~~or under voice control~~ or within the premises of its owner, or confined within a crate or cage, or confined within a vehicle, or on within the premises of another person with the consent of that person.

J. Dangerous or vicious animal means any animal which has known vicious propensities or which has been known to attack or injure any person who was peacefully conducting himself in any place where he may lawfully be.

K. Dog means all members of the classification, Canis familiaris.

L. Domestic animal means any animal which has been domesticated by man so as to live and breed in a tame condition.

M. Guard dog means a dog used in a commercial business or by a municipal or police department for the purposes of patrol and protection.

N. ~~Guide dog means a dog trained by a recognized organization to lead the legally blind~~ Service animal means any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but not limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items.

O. Inoculation against rabies means the injection of a rabies vaccine approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and administered by a licensed veterinarian in accordance with the company's recommendations for the vaccine used.

P. Owner means any person having the right of property in an animal, who keeps or harbors an animal, who has it in his care, acts as its custodian or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him unless possession is prohibited by Federal or State Laws. Native wildlife remaining on or about any premises shall not be included in this definition.

Q. Person means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, society, association or other legal entity, any public or private institution, municipal corporation, unit of local government or any other business unit.

R. Pound means any facility licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and approved by the Administrator for the purpose of enforcing this Ordinance and used as a shelter for seized, stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals.

S. Stray animal means any owned animal that is not controlled.

~~T. Voice control means the immediate recall of a dog at the sound of the voice of the owner.~~

SECTION 2:

Animal Care

20-3. A. No owner shall fail to provide his animals with sufficient wholesome food and water, proper shelter and protection from the weather, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, and with humane care and treatment.

B. No person shall beat, torment, overload, overwork or otherwise abuse an animal.

C. No person shall own, keep, harbor, or otherwise maintain within the County, any breeds of fowl that are or will be used in the pursuit of and staging of cockfighting on any premises.

D. No person shall promote, stage, hold, manage, conduct, or carry on any animal fight or any other type of contest, game, or fight of a similar nature, nor any simulated version of same that involves baiting or inciting an animal toward intent to fight.

E. No person shall hold a greased pig contest.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

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F. No person shall be permitted to keep animals in violation of the "Illinois Humane Care for Animal Act (510 ILCS 70/1 et seq.) or the "Illinois Animal Welfare Act" (225 ILCS 605/1 et seq.).

G. No owner may abandon any animal where it may become a public charge or may suffer injury, hunger or exposure.

H. No person shall keep any animal within a building or upon any premises without food, water, or proper care and attention for a period of time sufficient to cause undue discomfort or suffering. If the owner cannot be located after reasonable search, or if the owner shall be known to be absent due to injury, illness, incarceration or other involuntary circumstances, it shall be the duty of the Administrator or a Humane Investigator to act upon the complaint as directed by the "Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act".

I. No person shall give away or use any live animal as a prize for or as an inducement to enter any contest, game, or other competition or as an inducement to enter a place of amusement or offer such animal as an incentive to enter any business agreement whereby the offer was for the purpose of attracting trade.

J. No person shall bring or cause to have brought into the County, sell, offer for sale, barter or display living baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits which have been dyed, colored or otherwise treated so as to impart to them an artificial color, or give away as pets or sell, offer for sale, barter or give away at no cost or as novelties or prizes. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit legitimate commerce in poultry for agricultural or food purposes.

K. No person may knowingly poison or cause to be poisoned any domesticated animal. The only exception will be written permit from the Illinois Department of Agriculture for the purpose of controlling diseases transmissible to humans or other animals and only when all other methods and means have been exhausted. Such a permit shall name a person or persons conducting the poisoning, specify the products to be used, give the boundaries of the area involved and specify the precautionary measures to be employed to insure the safety of humans and other animals. Any drugs used for euthanasia shall be by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.

L. No person shall kill or wound, attempt to kill or wound, or take the nest or eggs or young of any bird that is protected by Federal or State Law. Birds that are regulated by the Illinois Department of Conservation are excluded from this restriction during the period of regulation.

M. No person shall keep or permit to be kept or display for exhibition purposes any wild animal contrary to Federal, State and Local laws or regulations.

N. No person shall permit at any time his animal to:

1. Run uncontrolled;

2. Molest persons or vehicles by chasing, barking or biting;

3. Attack other animals;

4. Damage property other than the owner's; or

5. Bark, whine, howl or make excess noises so as to cause a nuisance.

O. No person shall allow animal feces to accumulate in any yard, pen or premises in or upon which an animal shall be confined or kept so that it becomes offensive to those residing in the vicinity or a health hazard to the residing animal.

P. No person shall fail to remove feces deposited by his animal, except ~~guide dogs~~ service animals, upon the public ways or within the public places of the County or upon the premises of any person other than the owner without that person’s consent.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

ITEM #47 cont’d

Q. No person shall leave any animal unattended in a motor vehicle or enclosed trailer when the outside temperature shall exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) or contain any animal in such manner that said animal does not have proper air circulation while confined in a motor vehicle, trailer, kennel, dog house, or any type of container or structure in which an animal may be confined.

R. No person shall own any animal which is known to be infected with any disease transmissible to other animals or man, including severe parasitism, unless such animal shall be confined in such a manner as not to expose other animals or man.

S. Any animal which is on any public way or public place and which appears to be injured or severely diseased and for which care is not being provided on the scene by the owner or any injured or severely diseased animal that has strayed onto private premises shall be removed, if possible, to the care of the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, to the nearest humane society, to the nearest municipal pound, or to the nearest veterinarian or veterinary hospital willing to accept same without guarantee of payment. If immediate removal shall not appear practical or possible or if the removed animal is in critical condition such animal may be deprived of life by the most humane method available on the scene unless the owner shall come forward beforehand and assume responsibility for immediate removal and care.

T. Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes an animal shall stop at once and render such assistance as may be possible; or shall immediately report such injury to the animal owner, if known; or the appropriate law enforcement agency; or to the local humane society.

U. Any person having a dead animal within his possession or control or upon any premises owned or occupied by such person without the proper permit shall dispose of the dead animal in compliance with the Illinois Dead Animal Disposal Act (225 ILCS 610/1 et seq.).

V. Every person in possession or control of any stable or place open for public use where any animals are kept, shall maintain the stable or place at all times in a clean, sanitary condition and conform to Illinois fire prevention regulations.

SECTION 3:

Rabies Vaccination

20.4. A. Every owner, except animal shelters, animal shelters, animal impounding facilities, and laboratory animal facilities, of an animal four months or more of age shall cause such animal to be inoculated with rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian at such intervals as approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The rabies vaccine shall be licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

B. Evidence of such rabies inoculation shall be entered on a certified approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Veterinarians who inoculate an animal shall procure from the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control serially numbered tags, one to be issued with each inoculation certificate. Only one animal shall be included on each certificate. Upon change of ownership application shall be made for a new inoculation certificate. Such tags shall be attached to the collar or harness worn by the animal for which the tag was issued when the animal is off the property of the owner. The cost of the tags shall be $4 $6 for a one-year tag and $12 $18 for a three-year tag. The tag fees shall be paid to the Department and transferred to the County Treasurer on the last day of each month.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

ITEM #47 cont’d

SECTION 4:

Stray Animals

20.7. A. Whenever an Animal Control Warden observes or is informed that an animal is a stray or is ~~roaming freely~~ running at large and not under the control of the owner, the animal shall be immediately apprehended and impounded. Any person may apprehend a stray animal and inform the local police or the Administrator so that the stray animal can be impounded. Stray animals impounded by the Department of Animal and Rabies Control shall be kept at a location closest to the point at which the stray animal is apprehended. A minimum of two impoundment locations shall be used by the Department, one optimally convenient to that portion of Cook County outside the City of Chicago lying north of the Eisenhower Expressway and one optimally convenient to that portion of Cook County outside the City of Chicago lying south of the Eisenhower Expressway.

B. All stray animals impounded shall have a record. The record shall include the owner's name, address and telephone number, if known; species or breed, color, sex, and physical condition of the animal; license or tag number, if known; and the time and date impounded.

C. When owners of stray animals impounded are known, notice shall be given by mail to the last known address. Stray animals shall be held not less than seven days, if the owner is known. All unclaimed apprehended animals shall be placed for adoption, humanely euthanized or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the Illinois State Law.

D. The stray animal owner is responsible for all costs relating to the apprehension and impoundment of the animal found not under control.

SECTION 5:

Restrictions on Controlled Animals

20-8. A. Animals shall not be permitted to enter any place where food is processed for human consumption. ~~Guide dogs~~ Service animals and guard dogs used in food establishments are exempt from this restriction.

B. Animals, except ~~guide dogs~~ service animals, shall not be present at or upon any school premises, public playground or public swimming pool unless official written permission has been granted by the public agency or its agent owning the property. At no time shall animals be permitted in any sand box or sand piles in which children play.

SECTION 6:

Administrator Authority – Dog Parks or Areas

20-15. No person including a municipal corporation, forest preserve district or park district shall designate within the County any outdoor area, even if fenced, as an area where dogs may run off leash unless such person, municipal corporation, forest preserve district or park district complies with such regulations as may be issued by the Administrator for the operation of outdoor off leash areas.

Supervision by Department-Rules and Regulations

20-1516. The Administrator may issue regulations, consistent with the provisions of this ordinance, for their administration and enforcement, and may prescribe forms which shall be used in connection therewith.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

ITEM #47 cont’d

Effect of invalid section, part of section, rule or regulation

20-1617. The sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any section herein or any portion thereof is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other section or portion of section herein, or any rule or regulation.

Repeal of conflicting ordinances

20-1718. Any portion of any other ordinance or resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, to the extent that such portion conflicts with the provisions of this Ordinance, is hereby repealed.

Effective Date

20-1819. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.

SECTION 7:

20-1920. The above amendments to this Ordinance shall be effective ~~upon passage~~ December 1, 2004.

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ITEM #48

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

transmitting herewith a proposed ordinance establishing a fee for access to digital county tax maps. The ordinance also asserts copyright protection for these imaged maps and provides for non-exclusive licenses to reproduce the maps upon payment of an additional fee.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, the Clerk of Cook County maintains the Cook County permanent real estate index numbering system maps (“ Tax Maps”) representing all parcels in Cook County for the purposes of real estate taxation; and,

WHEREAS, these Tax Maps, previously maintained on mylar transparencies, are now being updated and maintained by County Clerk staff in a computerized format, through the tools provided by the County Geographic Information System; and

WHEREAS, the County Board in Ordinance 91-O-59 provided for a fee for photographing the mylars so that they could be made available to the public and commercial users interested in copying the mylars; and

WHEREAS, the mylars are being replaced by an imaged set of Tax Maps, which contain exactly the same information previously available to commercial users in the form of the mylar transparencies; and

WHEREAS, the imaged County Tax Maps are a “read-only” picture of the County Tax Maps in a digital format and do not represent the fully accessible Geographic Information System still under development by the County; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissions desires to establish fair and reasonable access to the complete set of Tax Maps in an imaged “read-only” digital format for commercial users who no longer will have access to the mylars; and

WHEREAS, the County asserts copyright protection for the Imaged Cook County Tax Maps.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

ITEM #48 cont’d

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, as follows:

Section 1. Definitions: The following terms used in this ordinance shall have the meanings set forth below:

a. “Imaged Cook County Tax Maps”: means a “read-only” copy of an imaged set of the complete County Tax Maps as finalized by the County Clerk for a particular tax year and depicting the boundaries of all parcels for that year.

b. “read-only”: means the product can be viewed but not changed or altered.

c. “commercial user” means any person seeking County real estate tax maps for the purpose of furthering a commercial enterprise.

Section 2. The Imaged Cook County Tax Maps shall be made available at the Base fee of $30,000.00 for each set for the particular tax year available at the time of the request, payable in advance by cash, money order or certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Clerk of Cook County.

Section 3. The Office of the Cook County Clerk may provide the imaged copy of the County Tax Maps in any commonly accepted digital format and medium, as selected by the County Clerk.

Section 4. The Cook County Clerk shall include language in any Imaged Cook County Tax Map application whereby the applicant agrees that the Tax Maps are subject to the County copyright and that re-sale, transfer, copying and/or use by other than the applicant is prohibited and subject to penalties provided by law.

Section 5. Notwithstanding the prohibitions stated in Section 4, an applicant may apply for and the County Clerk may issue a non-exclusive license allowing the applicant to re-sell, transfer, copy and otherwise use the Imaged Cook County Tax Maps. An Additional license fee is imposed in the amount of five (5 %) percent of the gross receipts received by the applicant from any such re-sale, copy, transfer or other use of the Imaged Cook County Tax Maps. An applicant who paid the Base fee shall be entitled to a maximum credit of $20,000.00 against any liability for the Additional fee.

Section 6. It shall be the duty of the County Clerk to collect and receive for the County’s general fund the license fees imposed by this ordinance. The County Clerk shall adopt, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations not inconsistent with this ordinance relating to the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with the provisions of this ordinance designed to promote fairness. The Cook County Auditor is hereby authorized to examine the books, papers and records of any licensee during regular business hours in order to ascertain the license fee imposed by this ordinance.

Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

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ITEM #49

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

transmitting herewith a proposed ordinance establishing a fee for printed map products produced by the County Clerk’s Office. The ordinance also asserts the County copyright with respect to these maps.

PROPOSED ORDINANCES continued

ITEM #49 cont’d

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE INCREASING CERTAIN FEES CHARGED BY THE COOK

COUNTY CLERK IN RELATION TO COUNTY TAX MAPS

WHEREAS, the Clerk of Cook County maintains the Cook County permanent real estate index numbering system maps (Tax Maps) representing all parcels in Cook County as described for the purposes of real estate taxation; and

WHEREAS, Tax Maps of the County have been available for sale at the rate of $1.00 per page, for either the entire County overview or a single page of the Tax Maps; and

WHEREAS, advances in technology now make it possible for the Clerk to produce these maps in-house; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissions desires to establish fair and reasonable fees for these documents that are compatible with other fees charged by the county and that will cover the costs of materials and services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, as follows:

Section 1. Definitions: The following terms used in this ordinance shall have the meanings set forth below:

a. “map of Cook County” means an overview map, approximately 20” x 25” depicting Cook County with boundaries of the political townships and other features; and

b. “Tax Map page” means a single page of the real estate tax map books, that represents 80 acres of land and shows the parcel boundaries and property index numbers as used for real estate taxation purposes. Tax Map pages may be laser printed or photocopied in 8 ½" x 11" or 11"x 17" formats.

Section 2. The following fees shall be charged:

a. map of Cook County: shall be provided for a fee of $10.00

b. Tax Map page: shall be provided for payment of a fee of $5.00

Section 3. The County Clerk shall inscribe on each map produced in-house a reference to the County copyright.

Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #50

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

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

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, from Valley Forge to Iraq, through war and peace, valiant Americans have answered the call to duty with honor and dignity; and

WHEREAS, the willingness of our citizens to give freely and unselfishly of themselves, even their lives, in defense of our democratic principles, gives this great Nation continued strength and vitality; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

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WHEREAS, the sound of bugles playing taps will pierce the air at countless ceremonies around the country and at our bases overseas in tribute to those who gave their lives in order to safeguard human liberty; and

WHEREAS, Americans throughout this great nation set aside Veterans Day for special remembrance of the men and women who have served to protect our freedom; and

WHEREAS, on this special day, our hearts and thoughts also turn to those who were disabled while serving their country, and their sacrifices and hardships endure, and daily earn additional honor and compassion of a grateful nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize November 11, 2004 as Veterans Day and ask that on this day of honor all citizens express their gratitude to our veterans; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, with a spirit of pride and gratitude, we honor all of our veterans and devote special attention to those veterans who are sick and disabled, and show them through our actions that we remember and honor them.

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ITEM #51

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN P. DALEY, County Commissioner

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, maintenance of adequate public transportation is an “essential public purpose”, as recognized by Article XIII, Section 7 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and is in the interest of all citizens of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, the preservation, improvement and expansion of public transportation services in Cook County is in the best interests of preserving the quality of life for the residents, visitors and business community of the Cook County; and

WHEREAS, public transportation is a regional resource, improving the quality of life for all residents of Northeastern Illinois through reduced traffic congestion, cleaner air, and a more efficient and productive economy; and

WHEREAS, as demonstrated by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board at its September 10, 2004 adoption of alternative statutory funding ordinances commencing the 2005 budget process for the RTA and its service boards, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), PACE and METRA, existing funding services and mechanisms do not provide adequate resources to maintain current transportation services; and

WHEREAS, appropriate legislative action is required to give effect to the RTA resolution and service Board alternative budget resolutions.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board be on record as supporting Ordinances, adopted by the RTA Board September 10, 2004 and budget resolutions implementing this resolution adopted by CTA, PACE and METRA; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #51 cont’d

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board concur with the RTA that the Illinois General Assembly should act to increase transit funding for all three of the transit agencies serving Cook County and the entire region, in order to avoid significant cuts in service by increasing operating funding to the levels set out by the RTA Board on September 10, 2004; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board urges the Illinois General Assembly to take such action as is necessary and appropriate to increase operating funding to the levels established by the Regional Transportation Authority on September 10, 2004; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this Resolution be provided to the RTA, METRA, PACE, CTA, the Honorable Governor Blagojevich, Senator Emil Jones, Jr., President of the Illinois Senate, Representative Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the Illinois House, Senator Frank Watson, Senate Minority Leader, Representative Tom Cross, House Minority Leader, and all of Cook County’s duly elected representatives in the General Assembly.

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ITEM #52

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

transmitting herewith a proposed resolution authorizing termination of a 1959 maintenance contract with the Sidwell Company, formerly known as Sidwell Studios, Inc. The contract is no longer required due to computerization of the mapping process.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in 1959 the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Cook County Clerk to enter into a contract with the Sidwell Studios, Inc. (“Sidwell”) for maintenance of the mylars used to produce the Cook County Permanent Real Estate Index Numbering System Maps; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to said agreement Sidwell provided printed copies each year of the mylars updated by the Clerk that year, for a fee of $100 annually; and

WHEREAS, the mylars covered by the agreement are no longer being updated and no longer need to be printed; and

WHEREAS, the agreement provided for termination upon thirty days notice by either party.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, on behalf of the County of Cook, that the CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF COOK, made November 18, 1959 by the County Clerk, Cook County, State of Illinois and Sidwell Studio, Inc. (the “Contract”), said Contract regarding revisions to the Cook County Permanent Real Estate Index Numbering System Maps having been approved and the County Clerk having been authorized to enter into the Contract as recorded at pages 2316 and 2317 in the Journal of Proceedings for the Meeting of Tuesday, November 17, 1959, be terminated by the County pursuant to its terms and to authorize and direct its President to execute, by original signature or his authorized signature stamp, two (2) copies of a NOTICE TO THE SIDWELL COMPANY, f/k/a SIDWELL STUDIO, INC., said Notice being for the purpose of providing thirty (30) days notice of the termination of the Contract. One copy of said Notice to be delivered to The Sidwell Company and one copy of said Notice to be retained in the County records.

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #53

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 19, 2004 from

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

Transmitting herewith a collective bargaining agreement for the Sheriff’s Day Reporting Unit of the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI) for your consideration and approval.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (representing Sheriff’s Day Reporting Unit of the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI); and

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

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

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ITEM #54

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 19, 2004 from

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

Transmitting herewith is a collective bargaining agreement for the Sheriff’s Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI) Fugitive Unit for your consideration and approval.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

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

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ITEM #55

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from

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

This is to request that Daniel H. Winship, M.D., be added as an authorized signatory for the Patient Refund Account at Seaway National Bank.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #55 cont’d

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Seaway National Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for Patient Refund Account.

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

1. Daniel H. Winship, M.D.

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

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

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore shall be deleted as a signatory:

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

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

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

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ITEM #56

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from

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

This is to request that Daniel H. Winship, M.D., be added as an authorized signatory for the Patient Trust Fund Account at Seaway National Bank.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Seaway National Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for Patient Trust Fund Account.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #56 cont’d

1. Alvin Holley

2. Johnny Brown

3. Richard C. Powell

4. Veronica Bather-West

5. Bernard Scavella

6. Michael Arnold

7. Donald O’Connell

8. Janelle Caldwell

9. Amparo Mendoza

10. John J. Robinson

11. Fred Smith

12. Richard Ward

13. Curley Adams

14. Mariellen Mason

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

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ITEM #57

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from

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

This is to request that Daniel H. Winship, M.D., be added as an authorized signatory for the Checking Account at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Checking Account.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #57 cont’d

1. Daniel H. Winship, M.D.

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

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

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore shall be deleted as signatory:

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

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ITEM #58

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from

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

This is to request that Daniel H. Winship, M.D., be added as an authorized signatory for the General Fund Account at Bank One of Chicago.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund Account.

1. Daniel H. Winship, M.D.

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #58 cont’d

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore shall be deleted as signatory:

1. Ruth Rothstein

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ITEM #59

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from

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

This is to request that Daniel H. Winship, M.D., be added as authorized signatory for the Miscellaneous Refund Account at Bank One of Chicago.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Miscellaneous Refund Account.

1. Daniel H. Winship, M.D.

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore shall be deleted as signatory:

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #59 cont’d

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ITEM #60

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from

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

This is to request that Daniel H. Winship, M.D., be added as authorized signatory for the Petty Cash Account at Bank One of Chicago.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Petty Cash Account.

1. Daniel H. Winship, M.D.

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore shall be deleted as signatory.

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #61

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from

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

This is to request that Daniel H. Winship, M.D., be added as an authorized signatory for the General Fund Account at the TCF National Bank:

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and/or savings account;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at TCF National Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for the General Fund Account.

1. Daniel H. Winship, M.D.

2. Alvin Holley

3. Johnny C. Brown

4. Richard C. Powell

5. Yogi Mahendra

1. Kelvin Magee

2. Scott Haupers

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore be deleted as signatory:

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM #62

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ITEM #63

Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations............................................... Meeting of October 19, 2004

Zoning and Building.................................................................................. Meeting of October 21, 2004

Construction............................................................................................. Meeting of October 27, 2004

Business and Economic Development...................................................... Meeting of November 3, 2004

Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations............................................. Meeting of November 3, 2004

Finance.................................................................................................. Meeting of November 3, 2004

Zoning and Building................................................................................. Meeting of November 3, 2004

Roads and Bridges.................................................................................. Meeting of November 3, 2004

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, November 16, 2004.