POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, November 4, 2003, 10:00 A.M.

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CORRECTION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED COMMUNICATION NO. 261532 AND REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED

 

ITEM #1

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board

 

requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners approve as amended the following item, which was previously approved on the Finance Agenda (Page 17) at the October 7, 2003 Board Meeting.

 

The amendment is indicated by the underscored language.

 

BILLS AND CLAIMS

 

261532        HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, INC. (HRDI), Chicago, Illinois, submitting invoice totaling $31,123.25, part payment for Contract No. 00-43-700, for individual and group counseling sessions and assessments of detainees in the Substance Abuse Treatment Program for the Department of Corrections, for the month of August 2003 (239-298 289 Account).  Purchase Order No. 134341, approved by County Board May 16, 2000.

 

PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2004 - CTA

 

ITEM #2

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 24, 2003 from

 

CAROLE BROWN, Chairman, Chicago Transit Board

 

In Accordance with Section 34 of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act (Ch. 111-2/3, Section 334, Illinois Revised Statutes), the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is required to present its proposed Budget and Program for 2004 to the Cook County Board prior to its submission to the Regional Transportation Authority.

 

The CTA would like to make its presentation at the meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, and request to be placed on the agenda for that meeting.

 

JOURNALS OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #3

 

 

JOURNALS

(Special Meeting of November 21, 2002)

and

(September 4, 2003)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings for the Special Meeting held on Thursday, November 21, 2002 and the meeting held on Thursday, September 4, 2003.

 

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss these matters with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

 

GRANT AWARD

 

ITEM #4

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2003 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $19,342.00 from the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.  This grant provides comprehensive diagnostic care and treatment to persons with hemophilia and other related blood clotting disorders.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $19,342.00.  Funding period:  June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2004.

 

GRANT AWARD ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #5

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 16, 2003 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

THOMAS K. DONAHUE, Executive Director, Chicago HIDTA

 

requesting authorization to accept a supplemental grant award in the amount of $2,600,000.00 and a six (6) month extension from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).  The purpose of this grant is to continue funding of the Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) which functions as a coordinating umbrella for federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to combine resources and efforts in order to reduce drug trafficking and distribution.

 

The mission of the Chicago HIDTA is to enhance and facilitate the coordination of America’s drug-control efforts among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in Cook, Will, Kendall and Grundy counties.

 

These are supplemental funds; therefore a grant application was not submitted.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Supplemental Grant Award:  $2,600,000.00.  Funding period extension:  January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.

 

GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

 

ITEM #6

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 14, 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 $56,600.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program to provide dental sealants to children between the ages of five (5) and seventeen (17) who are eligible for the free or reduced school meals program in suburban Cook County.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $56,600.00.  Funding period:  October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #7

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 15, 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.      Fred Bibeau v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 03-L-1051 (formerly 00-L-7094)

 

 

2.      ASAD/County of Cook, Cook County Hospital, Case No. L-CA-01-007 (Illinois Labor Relations Board)

 

 

3.      Norman v. Atkins, et al., Case No. 01-C-6258

 

 

4.      Birgerheimer v. Greene, Case No. 02-C-6805

 

 

5.      Stanley Spyrka v. Cook County Hospital and Dr. Chi Du, Case No. 01-L-1258

 

 

6.      Deborah Hall v. Larita Wright and Cook County, Case No. 01-L-8998

 

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #8

 

 

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 six (6) film editors to be utilized in the Micrographic's Department.

 

One time purchase.  (717/529-530 Account).  Requisition No. 45291351.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #9

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the rental of eight (8) mail processors for postage by phone including maintenance.

 

Contract period:  April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2007.  (230-630 Account).  Requisition No. 42300001.

 

CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #10

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JOSEPH MURPHY, Deputy Director, HIDTA

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with James O'Sullivan, Inc., Palos Heights, Illinois, to provide professional consulting services in the areas of purchasing, budgeting, payroll and finance.

 

Reason:

As a result of his thirty-five (35) years of City and County government service, Mr. O’Sullivan has extensive knowledge and background that will enhance the ultimate success of the HIDTA grant.  He has an excellent working relationship with all the agencies involved in these projects.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $55,000.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (655-260 Account).  Requisition No. 46550201.

 

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ITEM #11

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Shiraz Butt, M.D., Chicago, Illinois, for psychiatric professional services.

 

Reason:

Dr. Butt has experience providing child and adolescent psychiatric care services in a correctional setting and is licensed in the State of Illinois.  The doctor shall provide 720 hours of psychiatric treatment services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $90,000.00.  Contract period:  November 15, 2003 through December 15, 2004.  (768-260 Account).  Requisition No. 37680024.

 

CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #12

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE BAIRD, Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $134,685.00, Contract No. 00-43-397 with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, for food service.

 

Board approved amount 08-09-00:	$39,111,874.56
Previous increase approved 12-04-01:	291,489.00
This Iincrease requested:	134,685.00
Adjusted amount:	$39,246,559.56 39,538,048.56

 

Reason:

This request is to increase the per meal price from $0.76 per meal to $0.77 per meal, based on 36,900 meals per day the $0.01 per meal price increase is requested in accordance with food service, Section SP-10, Annual Price Adjustment, as based on the Consumer Price Index, August 2002, food away from home for all urban consumers for the United States city average.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $134,685.00.  (239-223 Account).

 

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ITEM #13

 

 

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 $50,000.00, Contract No. 03-58-805 with Phoenix Business Solutions, L.L.C., Crestwood, Illinois, for telecommunications equipment.

 

Board approved amount 10-07-03:	$ 245,416.18
Increase requested:	50,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 295,416.18

 

Reason:

This request is for additional telecommunications equipment and supplies required by Provident Hospital of Cook County.  Phoenix Business Solutions, L.L.C. recently was awarded the contract to supply the Department of Central Services with telecommunications equipment and supplies for two years.  Provident Hospital of Cook County needs to purchase these same supplies and can benefit from the low bid pricing.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $50,000.00.  (891-333 Account).

 

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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #14

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 28, 2003 from

 

JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for five (5) four (4) months, Contract No. 03-43-869 with Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, for prescription drugs benefits.

 

Reason:

The city-wide agencies need more time to finalize recommendations on the prescription drug vendor of choice.  The expiration of this contract is November 30, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact - Account to Charge:  $9,200,000.00.  Contract extension:  December 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004.  (490/499/899 Various Accounts).

 

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ITEM #15

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JOSEPH MURPHY, Deputy Director, Chicago HIDTA

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $1,087,900.00, Contract No. 03-54-738 with Enterprise Leasing Company, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, for leasing of vehicles.

 

Board approved amount 09-04-03:	$4,248,757.86
Increase requested:	1,087,900.00
Adjusted amount:	$5,336,657.86

 

Reason:

Chicago HIDTA received additional funding to support three new initiatives and expand an existing initiative.  These funds were not available when the office entered into the original contract with this vendor.  This increase includes $898,700.00 for forty-three (43) additional vehicles and $189,200.00 for fuel allowance which allows the office to implement these new initiatives.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $1,087,900.00.  (655-634 Account).

 

CONTRACT RENEWALS

 

ITEM #16

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew the contracts with the following eight (8) vendors to provide assessment and treatment services to probationers convicted of sex offenses for the Adult Probation and Social Service Departments, Circuit Court of Cook County.

CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

 

ITEM #16 cont’d

 

REQ. NO.	VENDOR	CONTRACT        NO.	CONTRACT AMOUNT
45324003	Affiliated Psychologists, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois	03-41-262	$70,000.00
45324004	Oak Forest Psychological Services, Inc., Oak Forest, Illinois	03-41-263	$60,000.00
45324005 45410012	Latino Family Services, P.C., Elk Grove Village, Illinois	03-41-264	$45,000.00 $50,000.00
45324006	EMAGES, Inc., Chicago, Illinois	03-41-265	$32,000.00
45324002	The Center for Contextual Change, Ltd., Skokie, Illinois	03-41-269	$100,000.00
45324007	Ronald C. Simmons, Psy. D., & Associates, Inc., Lemont, Illinois	03-41-270	$31,000.00
45324008 45410013	Cognitive Behavioral Solutions, Forest Park, Illinois	03-41-271	$31,000.00 $110,000.00
45324001 45410011	Adelante, P.C., Chicago, Illinois	03-41-272	$100,000.00 $30,000.00

 

Reason:

These contracts provide court-ordered group or individual counseling to offenders sentenced to probation for criminal acts involving sexual abuse.  Adult Probation or the Social Service Departments, depending upon the nature of the conviction, provides case management services.   In 2002, both departments sought proposals from providers through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process. These vendors were selected after careful consideration of each proposal based upon service criteria described in the RFPs.  Each provider has a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in treating sex offenders, and is a certified member of the Association for Treatment of Sexual Offenders.  Additionally, each provider has a detailed service plan, a realistic and cost effective budget, and has provided sufficient evidence of the professional expertise necessary for these services.  The providers comprise a service network for the court that encompass all of Cook County.  Several of the vendors have bi-lingual staff.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact - Special Fee Account: $659,000.00 [$469,000.00 - (532-260 Account); and $190,000.00 - (541-260 Account)].  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.

 

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ITEM #17

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

BENNIE E. MARTIN, Executive Law Librarian

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 96-41-197 with Dynix, Inc. (formerly Epixtech, Inc.), Provo, Utah, for maintenance service of the integrated on-line automated library system.

CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

 

ITEM #17 cont’d

 

Reason:

Dynix, Inc. is the sole provider for maintenance of this system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $35,621.64.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (530-441 Account).  Requisition No. 45300001.

 

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

 

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ITEM #18

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE BAIRD, DIRECTOR, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 97-41-252 with Hewlett Packard Company, Roseville, California, for software support systems.

 

Reason:

This software is proprietary to Hewlett Packard Company and therefore is the only source of support and maintenance.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $50,892.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (239-441 Account).  Requisition No. 42390011.

 

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

 

CONTRACT AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #19

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office

 

requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a contract with PCI, Inc., Tampa, Florida, for maintenance, support and licensing for the County Treasurer’s cashiering software, which was Board approved on July 1, 2003, to increase is because the number of end users of the software went from fifty to an unlimited amount of users at one fixed price the estimated fiscal impact from $55,000.00 to $225,000.00 and the contract period from one year  to three years.

 

The increase is because the number of end users of the software went from fifty to an unlimited amount of users at one fixed price.  The contract will be for three years, renewable after each year without cost increases.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $225,000.00 ($75,000.00 per year).  Contract period:  June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2006.  (534-579 Account).

 

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

 

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS

 

ITEM #20

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 21, 2003 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the Mechanical System Upgrade Phase 2 at Provident Hospital of Cook County.  This includes the installation of air-conditioning in the kitchen, operating rooms and laboratories, the replacement of six motor control centers, and the installation of a new exhaust fan for the ethylene oxide tank.  (See related Item #22).

 

It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.

 

Bond Issue (9000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #21

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 21, 2003 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services contract with Flood Testing Laboratories, Inc. for testing and inspection services for the New Domestic Violence Courthouse.

 

This project will provide material testing and inspection services during construction.  Some of the types of testing include soil bearing and compaction, asphalt and concrete testing, masonry inspection, steel and fireproofing inspection. 

 

It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $214,950.00.  Bond Issue (37000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #22

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 21, 2003 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services contract with Knight Advanced Technology, d/b/a M+W Zander, U. S. Operations, Inc. for the design of the Countywide Telecommunication Wiring Installation Phase 3 Project.

 

This project provides for the installation of infrastructure telecommunication wiring for fiber optic and copper backbone on the Department of Corrections Campus that will support inter-connection to a Wide Area Network (WAN) to service all departments and agencies.  The implementation of this project is necessary to achieve the County’s goal of providing state-of-the-art information systems.

 

It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,100,000.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #23

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 21, 2003 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for a construction Change Order in the form of credit for the Mechanical System Upgrade Project at Provident Hospital of Cook County.  This credit is for work and/or items that will not be performed in this contract.  This credit includes the deletion of air-conditioning ducts in the kitchen, operating rooms and laboratories and the deletion of the replacement of six motor control centers and a new exhaust fan for the ethylene oxide tank.  (See related Item #19).

 

It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.

 

Contract No. 01-53-712

 

Original Contract Sum:                                                                       $1,047,000.00

Change Orders To Date:                                                                                      0

Change Order Amount                                                                      ($  301,000.00)

New Adjusted Contract Sum                                                               $  746,000.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  ($301,000.00).  Bond Issue (9000 Account).

 

REAL ESTATE MATTER

 

ITEM #24

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

On October 5, 2003 a parcel of vacant real estate, excess to County needs and available for sale, was advertised for sale.  The Honorable Members of the Board of Commissioners at the regular meeting of November 6, 2001 authorized permission to sell the parcel.  The description of property to be sold; a non-building irregular remnant portion of Lot 17 in Block 37 in Montrose Subdivision in the east 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 Section 15-40-13 in Jefferson Township, Cook County, Illinois and directly adjacent to 4425 North Kenton Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Total:  4,775 square feet or 0.11 acres (irregular)

 

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

 

Name of bidders	Amount of bid	Certified appraised value
Steven O’Malley	$72,100.00	$72,000.00

 

Recommend approval of sale to Steven O’Malley and that a quit claim deed be prepared and given in exchange for a certified check in the amount of $72,1000.00.

 

Approval recommended.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER QUIGLEY

 

ITEM #25

 

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #26

 

 

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 #27

 

 

Submitting for your approval TWO (2) AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Letter of Agreement between the County of Cook and HNTB Corporation Construction engineering and inspection services Edens Expressway East Frontage Road, Dundee Road to Lake-Cook Road in the Village of Northbrook and unincorporated Northfield and New Trier Townships Section:  02-26347-03-LS Fiscal Impact:  Not to exceed $469,894.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

2.

Letter of Agreement between the County of Cook and Harry O. Hefter Associates, Inc. Phase 2 engineering services New storage building and existing building rehabilitation Maintenance Facility District #4 in the Village of Orland Park Section:  03-7BLDG-05-MG Fiscal Impact:  Not to exceed $505,429.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #28

 

 

Submitting for your approval FOUR (4) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL

RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.	Completion of Construction Approval Resolution 171st Street, 94th Avenue to 80th Avenue in the Villages of Orland Hills, Orland Park and Tinley Park Section:  95-B6022-03-TL Final Cost:  $463,370.15

 

*2.	Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Eisenhower Expressway, South Frontage Road (Bataan Drive), 25th  Avenue to 1st Avenue in the Villages of Broadview and Maywood Section:  00-06222-03-RS Final Cost:  $603,434.58

 

 

3.	Completion of Construction Approval Resolution California Avenue, 47th Street to Pershing Road in the City of Chicago Section:  98-W9424-02-RS Final Cost:  $2,342,661.45

 

4.	Completion of Construction Approval Resolution 87th  Street, 96th  Avenue to 88th  Avenue in the City of Hickory Hills Section:  87-B4222-02-RP Final Cost:  $3,829,521.14

 

 

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #29

 

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION:

 

1.	Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution New storage building and existing building rehabilitation Maintenance Facility District #4 Unincorporated Palos Township Section:  03-7BLDG-05-MG Fiscal Impact:  $6,000,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #30

 

 

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

 

1.      Section:  97-V6044-02-BR.  Group 1-2002:  Roselle Road at Salt Creek (North & South of Palatine Road); and  Roselle Road at Palatine Road in the Villages of Inverness, Palatine and Hoffman Estates.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $46,269.65 (Addition).

 

 

2.      Section:  02-A5506-02-RS.  Group 1-2003:  Bradwell Road, Barrington Road to Ela Road; and Brinker Road, Algonquin Road to Lake-Cook Road in the Villages of Hoffman Estates, Barrington Hills, Inverness and unincorporated Barrington Township.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.   $59,268.39 (Addition).

 

 

3.      Section:  02-26347-02-LS.  Edens Expressway East Frontage Road, Dundee Road to Lake-Cook Road in the Village of Northbrook and unincorporated Cook County Forest Preserve District.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $42,881.25 (Addition).

 

 

4.      Section:  03-8PVMK-26-GM.  Pavement Markings-2003.  Adjustment of quantities.  $59.57 (Deduction).

 

 

 

REPORT

 

ITEM #31

 

 

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending September 30, 2003.

 

 

CITY OF CHICAGO – NO CASH BID REQUEST

 

ITEM #32

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 24, 2003

 

DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee

 

Submitting a request from

 

ALICIA MAZUR BERG, Commissioner, Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago

 

Submitting the ordinance introduced to the City Council on October 1, 2003 that will be presented to the City’s Housing and Real Estate Committee on October 28, 2003, requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners enter no cash bids on behalf of the City of Chicago for parcels in the 2003 Scavenger Sale.  Passage of the ordinance is anticipated at the November 5, 2003 City Council meeting.  The City of Chicago would like to have a resolution confirming the City’s participation in the sale introduced to the Board of Commissioners at the meeting on November 4, 2003 and referred to the Committee on Finance Tax Delinquency Subcommittee.

 

The list of properties, while preliminary and likely to be smaller at certification, represents an enormous opportunity to put blighted and tax delinquent property back into productive use to the benefit of our communities and the taxpayers of Cook County.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

 

ITEM #33

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

 

requesting authorization to subcontract additional Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I grant funds to two agencies previously approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.  The purpose of these funds is to provide staff support for the newly formed South Regional Advisory Council and the West Regional Advisory Council.  These councils have been established as a result of a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) agreement established between POET and the State of Illinois.  The organizations listed have been designated by the two councils to administer the funds.

 

Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce........................................................................... $75,000.00

Community and Economic Development Association.............................................................. 75,000.00

 

The funds will be encumbered against grant funds available for Workforce Investment Act Title I Activities, under the Workforce Investment Act, as authorized by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Total additional grant funds: $150,000.00.  Funding period extension:  October 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

 

ITEM #34

 

 

Transmitting a Proposed Ordinance from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

 

Sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

 

ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME FILING FEES FOR THE COUNTY CLERK

 

WHEREAS, the County Clerk is responsible for the filing of certificates under the Assumed Business Names Act, 805 ILCS 405/0.01 et seq.; and

 

WHEREAS, the fee for filing such certificates has remained unchanged for over 50 years at $5.00, an amount that would be over $60.00, if it were indexed by the Consumer Price Index; and

 

WHEREAS, approximately 7000 such certificates are filed each year, generating approximately $35,000 in revenue; and

 

WHEREAS, it costs the County Clerk much more than $5.00 apiece to handle the filing of such certificates, which require the time of 2.5 full-time-equivalent employees and .5 full-time-equivalent supervisors and at least $25,000 in non-personnel costs, as well as Facilities Management, MIS, Central Services and other county services; and

 

WHEREAS, for comparable services, the Secretary of State of Illinois charges $90.00 for the registration of an assumed name by a limited partnership, and $25.00 to register and $30.00 to renew an assumed name for a corporation; and

PROPOSED ORDINANCE continued

 

ITEM #34 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, Cook County is a Home Rule county under Art. VII, Sec. 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, and is empowered to set fees for the services it renders.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS:

 

Section 1. The County Clerk shall charge and collect a fee of $25.00 for the filing of a certificate of an assumed business name.

 

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect as of December 1, 2003.

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS

 

ITEM #35

 

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

 

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOK COUNTY ANIMAL

AND RABIES CONTROL ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, Cook County is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to Article 7, Section 6a of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 with power to regulate those matters which pertain 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 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 ordinances requiring the registration of dogs and imposing an individual registration fee, determining the extent of the police powers that may be exercised by the Administrator, setting forth a reasonable fee for the registration of animals in Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, on January 3, 1977, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County adopted the “Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance” and last amended this ordinance in September 2002; 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:

 

Regulation VIII – Microchipping.

 

      A.  Every owner of any dog, cat, or ferret in Cook County shall have every animal of 4 months of age or older microchipped if not already.  This microchip number shall serve as the Animal Control Regulation Number.  The microchip shall be approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Cook County Department of Animal Control.  The microchip must be 125 KHz (kilohertz).

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      B.   Evidence of such microchipping shall be entered on a certificate approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.  Veterinarians who microchip an animal in a Cook County sponsored microchipping clinic shall procure from the Cook County Department of Animal Control a microchip to inject in the animal.  The cost of the microchip shall be $15 paid to Cook County by the owner of the animal.  The microchip fee shall be paid to the Department of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control and transferred to the Cook County Treasurer for deposit into the Cook County Animal Control Fund.

 

      C.   Penalty.  Owner or custodian may be fined $20 per day for every day of non-compliance as to each animal owned.

 

      D.  Effective Date.  Immediately.  Owners of animals that are not currently microchipped shall have 90 days to comply with this ordinance.

 

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ITEM #36

 

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

 

Peter N. Silvestri, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

AN AMENDMENT REGARDING VICIOUS AND DANGEROUS DOGS

TO THE COOK COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, House Bill 184, “An Act Regarding Vicious Dogs”, sponsored by State Representative Angelo “Skip” Saviano was recently approved by the Illinois State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday, August 19th, 2003 in unincorporated Leyden Township; and

 

WHEREAS, House Bill 184 was enacted as a result of a vicious attack on 9 year old Ryan Armstrong, in LeydenTownship; and

 

WHEREAS, House Bill 184 provides additional responsibilities upon neglectful or malicious dog owners and additional penalties on such dog owners for the vicious conduct towards humans and other animals.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners amends the Cook County Animal Control Ordinance to revoke Section 20-10 regarding vicious dogs and to approve and incorporate the provisions of a new section 20-10 as follows:  “The Ryan Armstrong Law”, enacted into law as HB 184 as Sections 20-10 A. through 20-10 L.

 

            20-10.     Dangerous or vicious animals shall be confined by the owner within a building or secure enclosure and shall be muzzled or caged whenever off the premises of its owner.

 

            A.        Definitions:

 

            1)         Cat for purposes of this section means all members of the family Felidae.

 

            2)         Dangerous dog for purposes of this section means any individual dog when unmuzzled, unleashed, or unattended by its owner or custodian that behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses a serious and unjustified imminent threat of serious physical injury or death to a person or a companion animal in a public place.

 

            3)         Dog for purposes of this section means all members of the classification, Canis Familiaris.

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            4)         Enclosure for purposes of this section means a fence or structure of at least 6 feet in height, forming or causing an enclosure suitable to prevent the entry of young children, and suitable to confine a vicious dog in conjunction with other measures that may be taken by the owner or keeper, such as tethering of the vicious dog, within the enclosure.  The enclosure shall be securely enclosed and locked and designed with secure sides, top, and bottom and shall be designed to prevent the animal from escaping from the enclosure.  If the enclosure is a room within a residence, the door must be locked.  A vicious dog may be allowed to move about freely within the entire residence if it is muzzled at all times.

 

            5)         Ferret for purposes of this section means all members of the classification, Mustela putorius furo.

 

            6)         Impounded for purposes of this section means taken into the custody of the public animal control facility in the city, town, or county where animal is found.

 

            7)         Muzzle means a fastening or covering for the mouth of an animal used to prevent biting and eating.

 

8)         Owner means any person having a right of property in an animal or who keeps or harbors an animal, or acts as its custodian, or who has it in his care.

 

9)         Physical injury for purposes of this section means the impairment of physical condition. 

 

10)       Police animal means an animal owned or used by a law enforcement department or agency in the course of the department or agency’s work.

 

11)       Serious physical injury for purposes of this section means a physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or serious impairment of physical health.

 

12)       Vicious dog for purposes of this section means a dog that, without justification, attacks a person and causes serious physical injury or death or any individual dog that has been found to be a “dangerous dog” upon 3 separate occasions.

 

            B.         Declaration of a “vicious” dog.

 

A dog may be declared vicious if the Court determines that without justification, the dog attacks a person causing serious physical injury or death, or any individual dog that has been found to be a “dangerous dog” upon 3 separate occasions.

 

In order to have a dog deemed “vicious”, the County Animal Control Administrator must give notice of the infraction that is the basis of the investigation to the owner, conduct a thorough investigation, interview any witnesses, including the owner, gather any existing medical records, veterinary medical records or behavioral evidence, and make a detailed report recommending a finding that the dog is a vicious dog and give the report to the State’s Attorney’s office and the owner.  

 

            A complaint may be filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County after a complete investigation by the County Animal Control Administrator, or their designee.  The County Department of Animal Control shall accept requests for investigation by any party.  Such investigation shall follow these requirements:

 

a)      the investigation must be thorough and include interviews with witnesses to the conduct in question;

 

b)      medical records concerning the injuries inflicted on the person of the alleged vicious conduct and veterinary records of the dog regarding behavioral evidence must be gathered and reviewed;

 

c)      a detailed report must be provided to the Office of the State’s Attorney and the owner of the dog recommending a finding that the dog is or is not vicious;

 

d)      the Animal Control Administrator shall determine whether the dog shall be confined, and if so where, during the pendency of the case.

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In order to have a dog deemed “vicious” a complaint must be filed by the Cook County Department of Animal Control, the Office of the State’s Attorney, any citizen of Cook County, or any victim of a dog attack if such attack occurred within Cook County, in the Circuit Court of Cook County to deem a dog a “vicious” dog.

 

Testimony of a certified applied behaviorist, a board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another recognized expert, may be relevant to the court’s determination as to whether the dog’s behavior was vicious or justified.

 

The petitioner must establish by clear and convincing evidence that the dog is vicious.  If the burden of proof is met, the court shall deem the dog to be a vicious dog.

 

A dog shall not be declared vicious if the court determines the conduct of the dog was justified because:

 

            1)   The threat, injury, or death was sustained by a person who at the time was committing a crime or offense upon the owner or custodian of the dog; or upon the property of the owner or custodian of the dog; or

 

2)      The injured, threatened, or killed person was tormenting, abusing, assaulting, or physically threatening the dog or its offspring, or has in the past tormented, abused, assaulted, or physically threatened the dog or its offspring; or

 

3)      The dog was responding to pain or injury, or was protecting itself, its owner, custodian or member of its household, kennel, or offspring;

 

4)      No dog shall be deemed vicious if it is a professionally trained dog for law enforcement or guard duties;

 

5)   Vicious dogs shall not be classified in a manner that is specific as to breed.

 

            Guide dogs for the blind or hearing impaired, support dogs for the physically handicapped, and sentry, guard, or police-owned dogs are exempt from this Section; provided, an attack or injury to a person occurs while the dog is performing duties as expected.  To qualify for exemption under this Section, each such dog shall be currently inoculated against rabies in accordance with this ordinance.  It shall be the duty of the owner of such exempted dog to notify the Administrator of changes of address.  In the case of such exempted dogs, the owner shall register the animal with the Administrator and keep the Administrator advised of the location where such dog will be stationed.  The Administrator shall provide police and fire departments with a categorized list of such exempted dogs, and shall promptly notify such departments of any address changes reported to him.

 

            C.         Finding of a vicious dog.

 

            If a dog is found to be a vicious dog, the dog shall be spayed or neutered and microchipped within 10 days of the finding at the expense of its owner.  The dog shall be subject to enclosure.  A dog found to be a vicious dog shall not be released to the owner until the Administrator approves the enclosure.  No owner or keeper of a vicious dog shall sell or give away the dog without court approval.  Whenever an owner of a vicious dog relocates, he or she shall notify both the Administrator of the County Animal Control where he or she has relocated and the Administrator of Cook County Animal Control.

 

            D.        Confinement of a vicious dog.

 

            It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any dog which has been found to be a vicious dog unless the dog is kept in an enclosure.  The only times that a vicious dog may be allowed out of the enclosure are (1) if it is necessary for the dog owner or keeper of the dog to obtain veterinary care for the dog, (2) in the case of an emergency or natural disaster where the dog’s life is threatened, or (3) to comply with the order of a court of competent jurisdiction, provided that the dog is securely muzzled and restrained with a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length, and shall be under the direct control and supervision of the owner or keeper of the dog or muzzled in its residence.

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            Any dog which has been found to be a vicious dog and which is not confined to an enclosure shall be impounded by the Administrator or the law enforcement authority having jurisdiction in such area.

 

            If the owner of the dog has not appealed the impoundment order to the Circuit Court of Cook County within 15 working days, the dog may be euthanized.

 

            Upon filing a notice of appeal, the order of euthanasia shall be automatically stayed pending the outcome of the appeal.  The owner shall bear the burden of timely notification to Cook County animal control in writing.

 

            E.         Dangerous dog determination.

 

            After a thorough investigation including: sending within 3 days of the Administrator becoming aware of the alleged infraction, notifications to the owner of the alleged infractions, the fact of the initiation of an investigation, and affording the owner an opportunity to meet with the Administrator prior to the making of a determination; gathering of any medical or veterinary evidence; interviewing witnesses; and making a detailed written report, an animal control warden, deputy administrator, or law enforcement agent may ask the Administrator, or his designee, to deem a dog to be “dangerous”.  No dog shall be deemed a “dangerous dog” without clear and convincing evidence.  The owner shall be sent immediate notification of the determination by registered or certified mail that includes a complete description of the appeal process.

 

            A dog shall not be declared dangerous if the Administrator, or his designee determines the conduct of the dog was justified because:

 

(1)    the threat was sustained by a person who at the time was committing a crime or offense upon the owner or custodian of the dog; or upon the property of the owner or custodian of the dog;

 

            (2)  the threatened person was tormenting, abusing, assaulting, or physically threatening the dog or its offspring;

 

            (3)  the injured, threatened, or killed companion animal was attacking or threatening to attack the dog or its offspring; or

 

            (4)  the dog was responding to pain or injury or was protecting itself, its owner, custodian, or a member of its household, kennel, or offspring.

 

            Testimony of a certified applied behaviorist, a board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another recognized expert may be relevant to the determination of whether the dog’s behavior was justified pursuant to the provisions of this section.

 

            Guide dogs for the blind or hearing impaired, support dogs for the physically handicapped, and sentry, guard, or police-owned dogs are exempt from this Section; provided, an attack or injury to a person occurs while the dog is performing duties as expected.  To qualify for exemption under this Section, each such dog shall be currently inoculated against rabies in accordance with this ordinance.  It shall be the duty of the owner of such exempted dog to notify the Administrator of changes of address.  In the case of such exempted dogs, the owner shall keep the Administrator advised of the location where such dog will be stationed.  The Administrator shall provide police and fire departments with a categorized list of such exempted dogs, and shall promptly notify such departments of any address changes reported to him.

 

            F.         Finding of a dangerous dog.

 

            If deemed dangerous, the Administrator, or his designee, shall order the dog be spayed or neutered within 10 days at the owner’s expense and microchipped, if not already, and one or more of the following as deemed appropriate under the circumstances and necessary for the protection of the public.

 

            (1)  Evaluation of the dog by a certified applied behaviorist, a board certified veterinary behaviorist, or another recognized expert in the field and completion of training or other treatment as deemed appropriate by the expert.  The owner of the dog shall be responsible for all costs associated with evaluations and training ordered under this subsection; or

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            (2)  direct supervision by an adult 18 years of age or older whenever the animal is on public premises.

 

            The Administrator may order a dangerous dog to be muzzled whenever the animal is on public premises in a manner that will prevent it from biting any person or animal, but that shall not injure the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration.

 

            G.         Control of a dangerous dog.

 

            Dangerous dogs; leash.  It is unlawful for any person to knowingly or recklessly permit any dangerous dog to leave the premises of its owner when not under control by leash or other recognized control methods.

 

            H.        Appeal of dangerous dog determination.

 

            Dangerous dog; appeal.  The owner of a dog found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to this ordinance by Administrator may file a complaint against the Administrator in the Cook County Circuit Court within 35 days of receipt of notification of the determination, for a de novo hearing on the determination.  The proceeding shall be conducted as a civil hearing pursuant to the Illinois Rules of Evidence and the Code of Civil Procedure, including the discovery provisions.  After hearing both parties’ evidence, the court may make a determination of dangerous dog if the Administrator meets his or her burden of proof of clear and convincing evidence.  The final order of the circuit court may be appealed pursuant to the civil appeals provisions of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.

 

            The owner of a dog found to be a dangerous dog pursuant to this ordinance by the Director, may, within 14 days of receipt of notification of the determination, request an administrative hearing to appeal the determination.  The administrative hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the Department of Agriculture’s rules of application to formal administrative proceedings, 8 Ill. Adm. Code Part1, Subparts A and B.  An owner desiring a hearing shall make his or her request for a hearing to the Illinois Department of Agriculture.  The final administrative decision of the Department may be reviewed judicially by the Circuit Court of Cook County.  If the plaintiff in a review proceeding is not a resident of Illinois, the venue shall be in Sangamon County.  The Administrative Review Law and all amendments and modifications thereof, and the rules adopted thereto, apply to and govern all proceedings for the judicial review of final administrative decisions of the Department hereunder.

 

            Until the order has been reviewed and at all times during the appeal process, the owner shall comply with the requirements set forth by the Administrator, the court, or the Director.

 

            At any time after the final order has been entered, the owner may petition the circuit court to reverse the designation of dangerous dog.

 

            I.          Expenses of microchipping.

 

                        A clinic for microchipping companion animals of Cook County residents should be conducted at least once a year under the direction of the Administrator at the animal control facility, animal shelter, or other central location within the county.  The maximum amount that can be charged for microchipping an animal at this clinic shall be $15.  Funds generated from this clinic shall be deposited in the Cook County Animal Control Fund.

 

            J.          Violations.

 

                        Any person violating or aiding in or abetting the violation of any provision of this ordinance, or counterfeiting or forging any certificate, permit, or tag, or making any misrepresentation in regard to any matter prescribed by this ordinance, or resisting, obstructing, or impeding the Administrator or any authorized officer in enforcing this ordinance, or refusing to produce for inoculation any dog in his possession or who removes a tag from a dog for purposes of destroying or concealing its identity, or who removes a tag, microchip, or tattoo, is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.  A second offense will constitute a Class A misdemeanor. 

 

            Each day a person fails to comply constitutes a separate offense.  Each State’s Attorney to whom the Administrator reports any violation of this ordinance shall cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper manner provided by law.

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            K.        Penalties: vicious dog.

 

                        If the owner of a vicious dog subject to enclosure:

 

                  1)   fails to maintain or keep the dog in an enclosure or fails to spay or neuter the dog; and

 

                  2)   the dog inflicts serious physical injury upon any other person or causes the death of another person; and

 

3)      the attack is unprovoked in a place where such person is peaceably conducting himself or herself and where such person may lawfully be;

 

the owner shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony unless the owner knowingly allowed the dog to run at large or failed to take steps to keep the dog in an enclosure then the owner shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony.  The penalty provided in this paragraph shall be in addition to any other criminal or civil sanction provided by law.

 

            L.         Penalties: dangerous dog.

 

            If the owner of a dangerous dog knowingly fails to comply with any order of the court or the Administrator regarding the dog and the dog inflicts serious physical injury on a person or a companion animal, the owner shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.  If the owner of a dangerous dog knowingly fails to comply with any order regarding the dog and the dog kills a person the owner shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony.

 

            M.        Effective Date.

 

            This Act takes effect upon becoming law.

 

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ITEM #37

 

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

 

PETER N. SILVESTRI and GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioners

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

AMENDMENT TO THE COOK COUNTY HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE

 

WHEREAS, Cook County is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to article 7, section 6a of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 with power to regulate those matters which pertain to its government and affairs; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to home rule powers, Cook County adopted the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance (Cook County Ordinance No. 93-O-13) which provides, in part, provisions to prevent discrimination against any person renting a public accommodation in Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, article V of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance includes provisions for the Section 8 Housing assistance program which grants low-income individuals subsidies to afford rental of public accommodations; and

 

WHEREAS, article VI of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance includes provisions for the Section 8 Housing assistance program which grants low-income individuals subsidies to afford rental housing.

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ITEM #37 cont’d

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT:

 

The proposed amendment to Article V Section (B) subsection (3) shall be withdrawn as follows:

 

Section 2.  The Section (C) subsection (5) of article VI of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, shall be amended as follows:

 

(Substitute Amendment to Article VI Housing Exceptions (C)(5) Residential units, six or fewer units)

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Ordinance, nothing contained in Article VI, except for (B)(2), shall apply to a multifamily residential real property consisting of six or fewer units in cases where such property owner owns a total of ten units or less in the rental of a unit to an existing or prospective tenant who is relying on a subsidy, payment assistance, or contribution or voucher under or in connection with the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Assistance program (42 USC 1437f) for payment of any part of the rent for such unit.

 

Section 3.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Ordinance, nothing contained in Article VI, shall require a person to accept or participate in the Section 8 housing assistance program (42 USC 1437f) in any residential structure in a municipality which has a local public housing authority enacted pursuant to state statute.

 

Section 4.  This amendatory Ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately after its passage.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #38

 

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

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

 

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, 2003 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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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #39

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 9, 2003 from

 

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

 

Re:       CenterPoint Properties Trust

            Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

 

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding CenterPoint Properties Trust application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your consideration.

 

CenterPoint Properties Trust requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance.  This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.

 

Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Elk Grove and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the approval by the County Board of a special exception for abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from CenterPoint Properties Trust and the Resolution from the Village of Elk Grove Village for a vacant industrial facility located at 955 Pratt Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 08-34-307-016-0000; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the granting of a 6b Real Estate Classification to the company will be beneficial to the County; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for approximately 20 months at the time of application, that special circumstances are present and that this incentive is necessary for use of the building to occur.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval to the granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 955 Pratt Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

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

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #40

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated October 14, 2003 from

 

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

 

Re:       Elke Partners, LLC

            Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

 

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

 

Elke Partners, LLC requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance.  This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County within the 90 day period from purchase of the property.

 

Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Melrose Park, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Elke Partners, LLC and the Resolution from the Village of Melrose Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 3315 West North Avenue, Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 12-33-302-009-0000; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 23 months at the time of application, and that special circumstances are present.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 3315 West North Avenue, Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

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

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #41

 

 

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 seven Consent Calendar items for November 4, 2003.

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #41 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #1

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called John A. Bohne from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, John A. Bohne was the beloved husband of Gayle Bohne for 35 years; and

 

WHEREAS, John A. Bohne was the devoted father of Lancelot A. (Lauren), Berkshire J. and Jonathan A. Bohne; and

 

WHEREAS, John A. Bohne was the loving grandfather of Logan and Kyle; and

 

WHEREAS, John A. Bohne was the dear brother of Carol Wilson, twin brother James A. and the late Jane Byars; and

 

WHEREAS, John A. Bohne was the beloved son of the late Arthur and Mary Bohne; and special friend of Natalie LaPorte; and

 

WHEREAS, John A. Bohne was the founder and C.E.O. of Imperial Crane Service, a member of SC and RA Board of Directors and active member of the Insurance Company and Risk Management Task Force, Prairie Bank board member, member of Butler International C.C., Midlothian C.C., Big Foot C.C. and Phoenix C.C.; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that John A. Bohne was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of John A. Bohne, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of John A. Bohne, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CC ITEM #2

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #41 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #2 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, for over ninety years, Benton Community Settlement, formerly known as Benton House, has provided valuable social services and programs to the residents of Chicago’s Bridgeport Community; and

 

WHEREAS, since its formation, the organization has remained true to the vision of its founding members, to engage issues that affect the quality of the neighborhood, promote individual development, and encourage positive community relations; and

 

WHEREAS, Benton Community Settlement will be honoring a special individual, Pauline Burns, on the occasion of her retirement from service; and

 

WHEREAS, Pauline Burns began her work with Benton House in 1994, and has served as a valued volunteer for the Golden Diner’s Nutrition Site since that time; and

 

WHEREAS, Benton Community Settlement will host a reception on November 3, 2003 in honor of Pauline Burns, to thank her for her outstanding work over the years; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board does hereby congratulate Pauline Burns, and does hereby offer due recognition for her significant contributions to the success of Benton Community Settlement, and for her years of outstanding service as a valued employee of the City of Chicago; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Pauline Burns as a symbol of appreciation from a grateful community for her fine work on behalf of all her neighbors in the Bridgeport community, and from all the citizens of Chicago whom she so capably served throughout her career as a public servant.

 

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CC ITEM #3

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called M. Libby Guilfoyle from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, M. Libby Guilfoyle (nee Heyne) was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Guilfoyle; and

 

WHEREAS, M. Libby Guilfoyle was the loving mother of Noreen (Vince) Chiaramonte, Thomas (Judith) Guilfoyle, Karen (Harold ''Sonny'') Zboril and Cathy (Edward) Spychalski; and

 

WHEREAS, M. Libby Guilfoyle was the fond sister of the late Myrtle Waclawek, Clara (the late Raymond) Mankowski and the late Harry Heyne; dear sister-in-law of the late Irene Butler, the late Henry Guilfoyle, the late Mame Kilroe, the late Bob Guilfoyle, the late Ceilia Green, the late Eleanor ''Sis'' Daley, the late Kate Oldham, the late Lloyd (Guilfoyle) and the late Rita Green; and

 

WHEREAS, M. Libby Guilfoyle was the dearest grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 10; and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #41 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #3 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, M. Libby Guilfoyle was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and parishioner of the former St. Bridget Church; and

 

WHEREAS, M. Libby Guilfoyle was a proud member of the Younger than Springtime Seniors Club; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that M. Libby Guilfoyle was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of M. Libby Guilfoyle, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of M. Libby Guilfoyle, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CC ITEM #4

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Raymond E. Hughes from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Hughes was the dearly beloved husband of the late Laura Cronin Hughes; and

 

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Hughes was the devoted father of Patrick, Thomas (Kathleen), Raymond (Maureen) and Michael (Dawn); and

 

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Hughes was the loving grandfather of Brian, Mark, Courtney, Colin, Ryan, Meghan, Erin and the late Lauren; and

 

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Hughes was the cherished son of the late Thomas and the late Helen Hughes; and

 

WHEREAS, Raymond E. Hughes was the dear brother of the late William "Lefty" Hughes, and fond uncle of Kelly, Cathy and William; and

 

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Raymond E. Hughes protected the lives and safety of the citizens of Chicago as a 25 year member of the Chicago Fire Department; and

 

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Raymond E. Hughes was a proud member of the Gaelic Fire Brigade and life long member of the Hamburg Athletic Association; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Raymond E. Hughes was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; now therefore

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #41 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #4 cont’d

 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Raymond E. Hughes and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Raymond E. Hughes, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CC ITEM #5

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

CARL R. HANSEN, 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, 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, on October 31, 2003, the Honorable John G. Woods, former Village President of Arlington Heights was called from our midst at the age of 81; and

 

WHEREAS, John G. Woods was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and he completed his bachelor’s degree at Centenary College of Louisiana; and

 

WHEREAS, John G. Woods served in the United States Navy during World War II, and he was aboard the USS Canberra on October 13, 1944 when it was torpedoed in the South Pacific and twenty-three crew members lost their lives; and

 

WHEREAS, after returning home from the war, John G. Woods completed law school at Georgetown University, and moved to Chicago in 1950 to work as an attorney for Universal Oil Products in Des Plaines, where he served many years as general counsel; and

 

WHEREAS, John G. Woods served two terms as Village President of Arlington Heights beginning in 1961, and he was also appointed to an interim term from 1972 to 1973; and

 

WHEREAS, John G. Woods’ accomplishments during his presidency included doubling the size of the village, guiding the construction of the current Village Hall, and developing the public library, local schools and parks; and

 

WHEREAS, John G. Woods’ visionary endeavors brought forth benefits beyond the village borders of Arlington Heights, by his efforts as a delegate to the Illinois Constitutional Convention in 1970, where he helped write the home rule provision of the constitution that gave local governments greater autonomy; and

 

WHEREAS, John G. Woods served as President of the Northwest Municipal Conference from 1966 to 1967, where his sharp business and leadership skills were put to good use; and

 

WHEREAS, John G. Woods’ contributions were not limited to government, as he served on the boards of the Northwest Community Hospital, Paddock Publications, Inc. and the Arlington Heights United Way; now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its sorrow at the passing of the Honorable John G. Woods, and extends its deepest sympathies to his wife, Mary, his daughters and grandchildren and the rest of the family of this great man, who was a well-respected figure in municipal government and instrumental in the growth of the Village of Arlington Heights.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #41 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #6

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

ANTHONY J. PERAICA and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

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

EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Village of Westchester, the Westchester Park District and the Westchester Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual running competition called “Veterun”; and this year’s race festivities begin at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, November 9, 2003 in Mayfair Park with a flag raising ceremony and memorial dedication; and

 

WHEREAS, over 1,000 runners and walkers participate in a 10K, 5K, 2 Mile Health Walk or Youth Run; and

 

WHEREAS, the 10K run is one of the premier races on the Chicago Area Runner Association circuit; and

 

WHEREAS, over 400 volunteers make the event a success by contributing their time and energy to the coordination of the race and awards will be given to over 144 participating in a variety of age groups; and

 

WHEREAS, all proceeds of the run are designated toward the construction of a Veteran’s memorial at Mayfair Park in Westchester; and this year, the memorial will be adding a 10’ high Granite monument honoring all those who have served our country.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby congratulates the Village of Westchester, the Westchester Park District, the Westchester Chamber of Commerce, all of the race participants and volunteers, as well as the events’ many sponsors on a successful event that honors those who served our great nation; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution shall be tendered to the Westchester Chamber of Commerce 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 #7

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

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

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #41 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #7 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Henry O. Hardy has been a pastor at Cosmopolitan Community Church in Chicago since 1967; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Henry O. Hardy graduated from the University of Illinois School of Journalism and continued his thirst for the love of God and his knowledge by receiving a Bachelor's of Divinity from the University of Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Henry O. Hardy is known for taking his ministry to the streets and into the bristling heart of the urban community; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Henry O. Hardy is a sought after lecturer, public speaker and an accomplished performer; and

 

WHEREAS, Reverend Henry O. Hardy is the recipient of numerous awards and has many community and Board affiliations.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer congratulations to Reverend Henry O. Hardy on his 36th Anniversary as Pastor of Cosmopolitan Community Church; and

 

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

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #42

 

 

Finance.................................................................................................... Meeting of November 4, 2003

 

 

Zoning and Building.................................................................................. Meeting of November 4, 2003

 

 

Roads and Bridges................................................................................... Meeting of November 4, 2003

 

 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, November 18, 2003.