AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Tuesday, November 16, 2004, 10:00 A.M.
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CORRECTION TO ATTORNEY FEE
ITEM #1
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 21, 2004 from
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
by
JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board
I am requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners approve as amended the following item (Comm. No. 267729), which was previously approved on the Finance Agenda (Page 5) at the October 19, 2004 Board Meeting. The communication jacket as prepared by the Clerk of the Board, was processed for the attorney when it should have been processed on behalf of the attorney for the medical consultant.
The amendment is indicated by the underscored language.
COURT ORDERS
JUVENILE CASES
267729 VICTORIA ALMEIDA, Attorney MICHAEL KRAMER, M.D. presented by Victoria Almeida, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $1,000.00 attorney medical consultant fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Megan Schiyer, Mother, re: S. Marin, a minor. Indictment No. 04-JA-00031 (Juvenile Case).
RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ATTORNEY FEES AND REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED
ITEM #2
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 8, 2004 from
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
by
JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board
I am requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and approve as amended the following items (Comm. Nos. 267953, 267954, 267955, 267956, 267957, 267958, 267959, 267960 and 267961), which were previously approved on the Finance Agenda (Pages 6 and 7 respectively) at the November 3, 2004 Board Meeting. The communication jackets as prepared by the Clerk of the Board, were processed with the attorney’s first name as Sharon when it should have been processed as Shawn.
The amendment is indicated by the underscored language.
COURT ORDERS
JUVENILE CASES
267953 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $795.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Billie Hoskins, Mother, re: the Crayton and Tisley children, minors. Indictment Nos. 03-JA-461, 03-JA-462 and 03-JA-463 (Juvenile Cases).
267954 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney and Guardian ad Litem, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $250.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, R. Finley, a minor. Indictment No. 03-JA-0074 (Juvenile Case).
267955 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $640.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Latonya Harris, Mother, re: the Harris child, a minor. Indictment No. 02-JA-1762 (Juvenile Case).
RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ATTORNEY FEES AND REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED continued
ITEM #2 cont’d
267956 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $440.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Jesus Conejo, Father, re: the Conejo children, minors. Indictment Nos. 03-JA-1509, 03-JA-1510 and 03-JA-1511 (Juvenile Cases).
267957 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney and Guardian ad Litem, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $160.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, J. Spearman, a minor. Indictment No. 03-JA-00589 (Juvenile Case).
267958 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $255.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Angela McComb, Mother, re: the Linzy, McComb, Teague and Thurmond children, minors. Indictment Nos. 02-JA-1133, 02-JA-1134, 02-JA-1135 and 02-JA-1136 (Juvenile Cases).
267959 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $185.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Danette McKinley, Mother, re: T. McKinley, a minor. Indictment No. 92-JA-3840 (Juvenile Case).
267960 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $345.00 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Anthony Demus, Father, re: the Demus children, minors. Indictment Nos. 04-JA-234 and 04-JA-235 (Juvenile Cases).
267961 SHARON SHAWN EDDINGS, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $395.00 attorney fees for the defense of indigent defendants, Eurydice Reed and Reginald Thompson, Parents, re: the Reed and Thompson children, minors. Indictment Nos. 04-JA-306 and 04-JA-307 (Juvenile Cases).
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEE
ITEM #3
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a 10% Reduced Fee Permit for Calvary Church for construction of a parking lot addition at 15101 South 80th Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois in Orland Township.
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Permit #: |
040674 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$275.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$247.50 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$27.50 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $247.50.
PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS
ITEM #4
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
Pursuant to my authority under the resolution creating a Commission on Women’s Issues adopted by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in March of 1994, I am hereby submitting the following name for one of my seventeen appointments to the Commission on Women’s Issues. The term begins January 1, 2005 and expires on January 1, 2008. Appointees serve three year terms.
6th District - Linda Siegel
I submit this communication for your approval.
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ITEM #5
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I hereby appoint Mr. Scott DeGraf to the Old Town Sanitary District for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2007.
I submit this communication for your approval.
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ITEM #6
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I hereby appoint Mr. John Bruzan to the Forest River Street Lighting District for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2006.
I submit this communication for your approval.
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ITEM #7
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I hereby appoint Mr. Joseph Caputo to the Forest River Street Lighting District, for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2005.
I submit this communication for your approval.
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ITEM #8
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I hereby appoint Mr. Terrence A. Coakley to the Forest River Street Lighting District, for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2007.
I submit this communication for your approval.
PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS
ITEM #9
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Dr. Raymond J. McDonald to the Suburban Cook County Tuberculosis Sanitarium District, for a term to begin immediately and expire on November 12, 2007.
I submit this communication for your approval.
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ITEM #10
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Mr. William Quinlan to the Suburban Cook County Tuberculosis Sanitarium District for a term to begin immediately and expire on November 12, 2007.
I submit this communication for your approval.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
ITEM #11
Transmitting a Communication from
DANIEL R. MARTIN, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County
The new physician appointments presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Physicians:
Name Department Status
Agop Tepeli, M.D. Medicine Visiting Consultant
Account #133; Budget #8980052; Position ID No. 0189825
Erik A. Swenson, M.D. Surgery Visiting Consultant
Account #133; Budget #8981604; Position ID No. 0189828
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ITEM #12
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 27, 2004 from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
The reappointment applications and medical staff change of category status presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #12 cont’d
REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS
Name Status Specialty Effective Dates
Shahid Ahsan, M.D. Affiliate Critical Care 11/16/04-11/15/06
Shahid Ansari, M.D. Active Surgery 12/20/04-12/19/06
Steven Bonomo, M.D. Affiliate Surgery 12/17/04-12/16/06
Courtney Hollowell, M.D. Affiliate Surgery 12/17/04-12/16/06
Michele Jackson, M.D. Active Anesthesia 12/17/04-12/16/06
Kimberly Johnson, M.D. Active Anesthesia 12/01/04-11/30/06
Marlon Kirby, M.D. Active Anesthesia 12/01/04-11/30/06
Mark Krause, M.D. Active Anesthesia 12/01/04-11/30/06
Chima Nwaukwa, M.D. Ancillary Critical Care 12/17/04-12/16/06
Sandra Turner, M.D. Ancillary Pediatrics 11/19/04-11/18/06
MEDICAL STAFF CHANGE OF CATEGORY STATUS
From To
Name Dept. Status Status
Zaki Lababidi, M.D. Internal Medicine Consultant Physician Voluntary
Robert Younkins, M.D. Internal Medicine Consultant Physician Voluntary
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ITEM #13
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
The initial appointments, reappointment applications, mid-level practitioners reappointments, medical staff appointments to be amended from provisional to full status and medical staff status change with no change in clinical privileges presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
INITIAL APPOINTMENTS
Physicians:
Name Department Status
Patrianakos, Dimitrios, M.D. Cermak Health Services Associate Attending
of Cook County/Ophthalmology
Plyler, Brett Charles, M.D. Cermak Health Services Attending Physician
of Cook County/Psychiatry
Susnjar, Mirella, M.D. Cermak Health Services Attending Psychologist
of Cook County/Psychiatry
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #13 cont’d
Mid-Level Practitioners:
Name Department Status
Arguesta, Alejandre, PA-C Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Certified
Cohen, Claudette R., PA-C Ambulatory and Community Physician Assistant
Health Network of Cook County/ Certified
Medicine
Cristofano, Michael V., PA-C Ruth M. Rothstein Core Center/ Physician Assistant
Medicine Certified
Delane, Tiffany, PA-C Cermak Health Services of Physician Assistant
Cook County/Medicine Certified
El, Katherine, PA-C Family Practice Physician Assistant
Certified
Frederick, Jennifer, PA-C Surgery/Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant
Certified
Gay, Julie, CRNA Anesthesiology Certified Registered
Nurse Anesthetist
Maskin, Dahlia C., PA-C Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Certified
Reed, Thelma, APN Ambulatory and Community Advance Practitioner
Health Network of Cook County/ Nurse
Pediatrics
Shah, Palak K., PA-C Surgery /General Surgery Physician Assistant
Certified
Sheehan, Colleen, PA-C Surgery/Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant
Certified
Villaluna, Guia, PA-C Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician Assistant
Certified
REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS
Department of Medicine
Name Department Status
Hersh, Bradley, M.D. Voluntary Attending Physician General Medicine
McGuinn, Marcella, M.D. Attending Physician Infectious Diseases
Michalska, Margaret, M.D. Voluntary Attending Physician Rheumatology
Warshaw, Carole, M.D. Attending Physician General Medicine
Department of Surgery
Warchol, Mark A., CCP Voluntary Perfusionist
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #13 cont’d
MID-LEVEL PRACTITIONERS REAPPOINTMENTS
Name Department Status
Arnes, Stacy Lynn, PA-C Physician Assistant Certified Ruth M. Rothstein
Core Center/Medicine
Bojan, Kelly, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Ruth M. Rothstein
Core Center/Medicine
Huber, Andrea K., PA-C Physician Assistant Certified Emergency Medicine
Micci, Sandra Jean, PA-C Physician Assistant Certified Ruth M. Rothstein
Core Center/Medicine
Morgan, Gudrun, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Surgery
Schilder, Katherine, APN Advance Practitioner Nurse Ruth M. Rothstein
Core Center/Medicine
FROM PROVISIONAL TO FULL STATUS
Name Department Status
Balabanova, Antoaneta, M.D. Service Physician Ambulatory and
Community Health
Network of Cook
County/Psychiatry
Guirguis, Navil Y., M.D. Service Physician Ambulatory and
Community Health
Network of Cook
County/Psychiatry
Palac, Susan M., M.D. Voluntary Attending Physician Medicine
Thompson, Lisa S., M.D. Service Physician Surgery
MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGE WITH NO CHANGE IN CLINICAL PRIVILEGES
From To
Name Dept. Status Status
Bugeag, Ionut, M.D. Radiology Attending Physician 10 Attending Physician 11
STEP 5, ACCOUNT #110; BUDGET #8930449 (09-10); POSITION NO. 9519987
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
ITEM #14
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 8, 2004 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $205,203.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). This grant was made available through the Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act, and will fund gender-responsive treatment and aftercare services for adult female offenders sentenced to probation for substance abuse-related offenses.
The court’s Adult Probation Department administers the community-based transitional services for Female Offenders program funded by the grant, which helps female offenders to make the transition from custody under the Sheriff’s Department of Women’s Justice Services to probation supervision. Services provided include drug assessment, detoxification services, counseling, and life skills development. The program’s primary focus is to break the cycle of addiction and crime, and facilitate probationer’s successful reintegration into the community. Program outcomes will be carefully measured in compliance with the department’s evaluation protocols.
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD continued
ITEM #14 cont’d
The grant requires cash matching funds in the amount of $68,477.00.
The authorization to apply for the original grant was given on February 19, 2004 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $291,714.00.
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $68,477.00. Grant Award: $205,203.00. Funding period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. (532-818 Account).
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDUM
ITEM #15
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 25, 2004 from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization from the Cook County Board of Commissioners to increase and extend the existing Program Addenda (Subagreements) to the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) (current CEMA expiring 6/30/05) Contract No. 01-43-450 as authorized by the County Board on December 5, 2000 with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, for Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, and Division of Otolaryngology. The extension of the existing subagreements is requested for seven (7) months through June 30, 2005, concurrent with the expiration of the existing Master Agreement.
The Program Addendum will combine the academic and clinical resources of the University of Illinois Hospital and Medical Center to the educational and training experience of Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Pursuant to the subagreement, the University of Illinois Hospital and Medical Center will provide rotating residents to include:
- A maximum of 7 residents - PGY 2 to PGY V - Assigned concurrently to Orthopaedic Surgery three (3) month rotations at all times during the academic year.
- Three (3 FTE) residents, PGY VI-VIII, assigned concurrently for coverage in three (3) month rotation block in Plastic Surgery with assignments in Burn and Hand Services.
- Three (3 FTE) residents, PGY III-PGY V, shall be assigned concurrently throughout the academic year in the Division of Otolaryngology in three (3) month rotations.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $496,272.00. Contract extension: December 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (897-272 Account).
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #16
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 27, 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:
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Donna Green v. County of Cook, Individually and d/b/a Provident Hospital, Case No. 04-M1-302782
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Carrie Brown-Tillman v. Dr. Cindy L. Morris, and County of Cook, a body politic and local public entity d/b/a Cook County Hospital, Case No. 01-L-8714
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Cesar Delgado, Jr., a Minor by his mother and next friend, Lourdes Munoz, and Lourdes Munoz, Individually, Case No. 02-L-7063 |
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #17
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 advertise for bids for the purchase of laboratory reagents, rapid plasma and reagent card test for serologic test for syphilis. The Department of Laboratory needs ASI 5000 test kits that contain all of the necessary supplies, reagents, controls, stirrers, dispensers and needles to run assays. It is a sole manufactured item but can be purchased by various distributors.
Contract period: December 21, 2004 through December 20, 2007. (240-365 Account). Requisition No. 52400019.
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ITEM #18
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 nuclear medicine services.
Contract period: June 16, 2005 through June 15, 2006. (898-310 Account).
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ITEM #19
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the provision of temporary staffing services for Cardiac Catherization Laboratory Technologists, as per specifications, for the Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Cardiology.
Contract period: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006. (897-260 Account). Requisition No. 58970081.
PROPOSED CONTRACTS
ITEM #20
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and IBM Credit LLC, Chicago, Illinois, to lease for three years a Z900 series model 2084-302 mainframe processor. The cost includes delivery, installation, training, all software updates, hardware maintenance on new processor and existing equipment, supportline and on-site support. The existing IBM 2064-102 will be returned to IBM as per the current lease agreement.
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Only the IBM mainframe is compatible with all existing operational software and peripheral hardware. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $11,063,088.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2007. (714/012-579 Account). Requisition No. 50120001.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #21
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 29, 2004 from
JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management
Re: VISION CARE BENEFITS - COLE MANAGED VISION
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cole Managed Vision, Twinsburg, Ohio, to provide Cook County employees and their dependents with a Vision Care program from December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2007.
Based on an extensive financial analysis and overall evaluation of benefits from the respondents, I recommend the selection of Cole Managed Vision. Cole Managed Vision offers the following advantages: lowest costs for examinations, spectacle lenses, contacts and frames; largest provider network in Cook County with 140 locations; high level of satisfaction for Cook County employees since 1995; responsive service and ease of administration to covered members; very competitive administrative fee; and a three-year rate guarantees for materials and services.
All fees and expenses will be paid from the following accounts:
Corporate/Grant: 490-179
Public Safety: 499-179
Health Fund: 899-179
The actual charges for each fund will vary based on the actual monthly utilization. Sufficient funds have been appropriated for these expenditures.
This will allow Cook County employees to continue to participate in the Vision Care program.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,800,000.00 (representing a 3% increase over current costs). Contract Period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2007.
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ITEM #22
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Training Institute
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Michael J. Laird, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, to provide instruction to Sheriff’s personnel in the legal aspects of policing.
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Mr. Laird is an expert in teaching the varied legal aspects of policing to recruits at the Sheriff’s Training Institute. He has taught for over ten years and is familiar with all the requirements and training curriculum as mandated by state training regulations. Additionally, Mr. Laird is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to teach this curriculum. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $31,798.80. Contract period: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. (211-186 Account). Requisition No. 52110014.
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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #23
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Training Institute
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Frank W. Meekins, Orland Park, Illinois, to provide instruction for the Institute’s Academies, Department of Corrections, and Court Services Division, as may be required.
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Mr. Meekins is an expert in teaching the legal aspects of policing to recruits at the Cook County Sheriff’s Training Institute. Mr. Meekins has previously taught courtroom testimony, legal and criminal procedures, and has developed an updated law curriculum. Additionally, Mr. Meekins is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to teach in this academy. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $54,950.00. Contract period: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. (211-186 Account). Requisition No. 52110010.
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ITEM #24
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
JACK KELLY, Chief Financial Officer
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Dennis Deer, Chicago, Illinois, to provide instruction to Sheriff’s personnel in domestic violence, sexual harassment, anger management, crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment.
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Dennis Deer is an expert in teaching domestic violence, sexual harassment, anger management, crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment at the Cook County Sheriff’s Training Institute. He has taught for over ten years and is familiar with all the requirements and training curriculum as mandated by state training regulations. Additionally, Mr. Deer is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to teach this curriculum. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $54,950.00. Contract period: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. (211-186 Account). Requisition No. 52110015.
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ITEM #25
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 contracts with Emmett Shelton, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Charles Wiltz, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Lynette Fortenberry, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; William Lambert, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; and Shelley Lloyd, DDS, South Holland, Illinois, to provide professional general dentistry services to the detainees at the Department of Corrections.
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These dentists are licensed in the State of Illinois. Each dentist will provide 750 hours of dental services. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $187,500.00 ($37,500.00 per dentist). Contract period: March 2, 2005 through March 1, 2006. (240-272 Account). Requisition Nos. 52400020, 52400021, 52400022, 54200023 and 52400024.
PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #26
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 Chicago Radiation Oncology Corporation, Glencoe, Illinois, for on-site radiation therapy services. The scope of services will include the staffing, operation and the software upgrade of the Radiation Therapy Department.
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This contract will provide continuity of care to the patients through non-interruption of patient care provider services for the patient care system. The continued increases in the number of patients at Stroger Hospital of Cook County have received absolutely excellent care and the clinical cooperation between the staff of this group and the hospital has been exemplary. Particularity impressive has been the successful efforts of this group to deliver user-friendly, humane, caring service for this very vulnerable patient population. The model cooperative effort of this group and the hospital has continued and matured into a solid clinical partnership. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $8,082,740.00 [Year One: $4,088,820.00; and Year Two: $3,993,920.00]. Contract period: December 16, 2004 through December 15, 2006. (897-278 Account). Requisition No. 58970060.
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ITEM #27
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 Normark, Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois, for the purchase of Marrow Loc™ bone marrow acquisition system and biopsy procedure trays for the Department of Pathology, Division of Hematopathology.
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Normark, Inc. is the only known distributor of Marrow Loc™ bone marrow acquisition system and biopsy procedure trays manufactured by US Biopsy, LLC, a subsidiary of Promex, Inc., which allows bone marrow aspiration, needle repositioning, and biopsy of tissue sample in a single puncture. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $52,250.00 ($26,125.00 per year). Contract period: January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 58970080.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #28
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 Cardinal Health, Woodlands Hills, California, for the purchase of specialized radiopharmaceutical products for the Department of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Division.
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Reason: |
Cardinal Health is the only known distributor of these uni-dose proprietary products manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and used in diagnostic procedures to determine tumors, pulmonary neoplastic disorders, myocardia perfusion and regional cerebral blood flow. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $217,905.00. Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005. (897-367 Account). Requisition No. 58970057.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDUM
ITEM #29
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 increase by $400,000.00 and extend for four (4) months, Contract No. 01-41-876 with Neomedica Inc., Westchester, Illinois, for ambulatory renal dialysis service.
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Board approved amount 05-15-01: |
$1,173,744.00 |
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Increase requested: |
400,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$1,573,744.00 |
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Reason: |
This increase and extension is requested to allow sufficient time for the Request for Proposal, evaluation, award and implementation of the new contract for which the Request for Proposal is scheduled to be opened on December 15, 2004. The expiration date of the current contract is November 30, 2004. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00. Contract extension: December 1, 2004 through March 30, 2005. (240-260 Account).
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
ITEM #30
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 10, 2004 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
The following invoice is submitted on behalf of the 69 West Washington Fire Investigation Commission for approval of payment in the amount of $3,570.00. Tele-Temp, Inc. provided clerical services for the Fire Investigation Commission.
Tele-Temp, Inc. $3,570.00
Clerical services
CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS
ITEM #31
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 27, 2004 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $200,000.00 from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. This grant will be used to pay a portion of the cost of solar panels for the New Domestic Violence Courthouse. These panels were incorporated into the design of this building as part of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and are expected to supply approximately five percent of the building’s total energy requirements. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.
The authorization to apply for this grant was given by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on July 1, 2003 in the amount of $200,000.00.
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award $200,000.00. Funding Period: May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005.
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ITEM #32
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 1, 2004 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the Countywide Building Exterior Inspection and Stabilization - 1900 West Polk Building Project. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
The stabilization is required by the City of Chicago to address safety concerns relating to observations of the poor condition of the windows and air conditioners. The stabilization also includes sections of the masonry on the south elevation. The work will include installation of wire mesh window screens, installation of AC window unit steel brackets, demolition and installation of sections of masonry and installation of metal strapping at sections of terra cotta.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #33
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 27, 2004 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is an electric service contract with Commonwealth Edison for the New Domestic Violence Courthouse project in the amount of $255,121.45. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.
Reason: This one-time cost will pay for electrical service to the new facility, relocation of one electrical pole, and the reconstruction of two electrical vaults.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $255,121.45. Bond Issue (37000 account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #34
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 1, 2004 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a telephone service contract payable to SBC Customer Growth Group for the New Domestic Violence Courthouse project in the amount of $65,000.00. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.
Reason: This one-time cost will pay for telephone service to the new courthouse facility.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $65,000.00. Bond Issue (37000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #35
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 1, 2004 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $100,000.00 to the contract with UBM, Inc., contractor for the Hektoen Building Renovation, Phase 2 at Stroger Hospital of Cook County Campus. It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.
Reason: This change order provides for the addition of steam and condensate piping, pressure reducing valves, and piping controls, so that the new boiler plant in the basement of the Hektoen Building can provide steam back into the old main hospital and the old children’s hospital. The implementation of these changes will allow the old central plant to be shutdown and is necessary in order to minimally heat the old buildings until they can be emptied of their contents.
Contract No. 03-53-868
Original Contract Sum $3,188,000.00
Total Changes to-date 393,553.16
Adjusted Contract to-date $3,581,553.16
Amount of this Modification 100,000.00
Adjusted Contract Sum $3,681,553.16
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00. Bond Issue (28000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #36
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 27, 2004 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $44,456.51 to the contract with G. F. Structures, contractor for the Rockwell Warehouse, Phase II Interior Project at the Rockwell Warehouse. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
Reason: This change order provides for modifications related to the relocation of the new switchboard, including the extension of four elevator feeds and the installation of conduit racks, modifications related to the bathroom areas and new boiler room, and other miscellaneous work items necessary for the completion of this contract. A 154 day time extension is requested by G. F. Structures to complete this work.
Contract No. 01-53-1169
Original Contract Sum $2,854,994.00
Total Changes to-date 215,756.00
Adjusted Contract to-date $3,070,750.00
Amount of this Modification 44,456.51
Adjusted Contract Sum $3,115,206.51
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $44,456.51. Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #37
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 27, 2004 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $45,108.75 to the contract with F.H. Paschen/SN Nielsen, Inc., contractor for the Cook County Administration Building (CCAB) Plaza and Building Drainage System Repair project. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
Reason: This change order provides for additional work necessary due to unforeseen field conditions. In preparation for the installation of light poles in selected area of the CCAB Plaza, it was determined that the foundation type for several poles would have to be changed and that additional excavation work would be necessary to complete the scope of this part of the project.
Contract No. 03-53-700
Original Contract Sum $5,394,000.00
Total Changes to-date 33,550.26
Adjusted Contract to-date $5,427,550.26
Amount of this Modification 45,108.75
Adjusted Contract Sum $5,472,659.01
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $45,108.75. Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
REAL ESTATE MATTER
ITEM #38
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 27, 2004 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of a lease by and between ZIRP-Burnham, LLC as (“Landlord”), and the County of Cook, as (“Tenant”). The using agency is the Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division, located at 28 North Clark Street, 6th floor, Chicago, Illinois 60602. The Clerk of the Circuit Court Domestic Relations Division will continue to utilize the space until new space at the new Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse, which is currently under construction, is completed. Details are:
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Landlord: |
ZIRP-Burnham, LLC |
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Tenant: |
County of Cook |
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Using Agency: |
Clerk of the Circuit Court Domestic Relations Division |
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Landlord: |
Burnham Center 28 North Clark Street, 6th floor, Chicago, Illinois |
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Term: |
04/01/05 to 12/31/05 |
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Termination option: |
6 months and upon 30 days written notice to landlord |
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Space Occupied: |
21,532 square feet office space |
Base Rent: |
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$43,333.15 |
Annual: |
$519,997.80 |
Office space cost per square foot: $24.15 (inclusive of Real Estate Taxes and Operating Expenses)
Approval recommended.
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER HANSEN
ITEM #39
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #40
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 #41
Submitting for your approval SIX (6) AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:
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Agreement for Negotiation Services and Related Consulting Services for 2004-2005 Mary Mathewson, P.C. Various real estate parcels in Cook County Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
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Emergency Vehicle Pre-emptive Device (EVPD) Installation Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Hoffman Estates Installation of a new EVPD signal Bartlett Road at Shoe Factory Road in the Village Hoffman Estates Section: 92-V4741-04-RP Fiscal Impact: $5,000.00 (100% reimbursable by the Village) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
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Emergency Vehicle Pre-emptive Device (EVPD) Installation Agreement between the County of Cook and the Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District Installation of a new EVPD signal Lake-Cook Road at Huehl Road/Birchwood Avenue in the Village of Deerfield Section: 01-A5020-02-RP Fiscal Impact: $5,000.00 (100% reimbursable by the Fire Protection District) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
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Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement Speedway SuperAmerica, L.L.C. 403 North Roselle Road (CH V60) at Devon Avenue in the Village of Roselle Fiscal Impact: None
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Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement ExxonMobil Oil Corporation 1800 South Roselle Road (CH V60) at Algonquin Road (IL-62) in the Village of Palatine Fiscal Impact: None
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Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement ExxonMobil Oil Corporation 1745 West Central Road (CH A82) at New Wilke Road in the Village of Arlington Heights Fiscal Impact: None
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REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
ITEM #42
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and SBC Illinois 88th Avenue, 103rd Street to 87th Street in the Cities of Hickory Hills and Palos Hills Section: 03-W3017-03-FP Centerline Mileage: 2.01 miles Fiscal Impact: $30,133.48 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION
ITEM #43
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION:
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Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Widening, milling and resurfacing the existing pavement, etc. 131st Street, Archer Avenue (IL 171) to Wolf Road in the Village of Lemont and unincorporated Lemont Township Section: 04-B5115-02-RS Centerline Mileage: 5.01 miles Fiscal Impact: $4,800,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #44
Submitting four (4) change in plans and extra work:
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Section: 92-W1918-01-RS. Cook DuPage Road, 91st Street to 79th Street in the Village of Burr Ridge. Adjustment of quantities. $47,960.28 (Addition).
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Section: 00-W4818-02-RS. Ashland Avenue, 95th Street to 77th Street in the City of Chicago. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $217,788.62 (Addition).
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Section: 96-W5602-03-RP. State Street, Sauk Trail to 26th Street in the City of Chicago Heights, Village of South Chicago Heights and unincorporated Cook County. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $55,628.76 (Addition).
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Section: 99-W2516-03-BR. 104th Avenue at 107th Street; and 104th Avenue over the Cal-Sag Channel in unincorporated Cook County. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $68,504.41 (Addition).
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VILLAGE OF BRIDGEVIEW - NO CASH BID REQUEST
ITEM #45
Transmitting a Communication, dated July 16, 2004 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
GARY S. PERLMAN, Village Attorney
Re: Village of Bridgeview - No Cash Bid Program
Tax Delinquent Property
This firm represents the Village of Bridgeview which requests that the County of Cook submit a no cash bid for the following parcel:
VOLUME PROPERTY INDEX NUMBER
239 24-06-300-017-0000
The property is a vacant parcel located at 7209 West 91st Street, Bridgeview, Illinois, adjacent to Harlem Avenue, and the Village of Bridgeview seeks to acquire the property for street right-of-way purposes. Such use will directly benefit the public.
The Village of Bridgeview will report annually to the Cook County Department of Economic Development, informing and updating the County as to the status of the above parcel for five (5) years, or until the intended use is complete. We have submitted a certified copy of Resolution 03-R-06, a copy of the Sidwell map page of the area that includes the parcel, a commitment for title insurance for the parcel, and photographs of the parcel.
Finally, the Village of Bridgeview acknowledges that it must retain legal counsel and will bear all legal expenses and costs to obtain the tax deed for the above parcel. As there are no third party requestors involved, no information has been submitted on them.
PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #46
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 25, 2004 from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
Submitting herewith Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of September 15, 2004.
STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #47
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 26, 2004 from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Submitting herewith the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of September 28, 2004.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
ITEM #48
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 9, 2004 from
ELIZABETH DOODY GORMAN, County Commissioner
I hereby request to transfer $2,000.00 from (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment to (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified.
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ITEM #49
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 1, 2004 from
EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioner
I hereby request to transfer $750.00 from (018-110 Account) Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees to (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment.
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ITEM #50
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 18, 2004 from
ADRIENNE D. MEBANE, Chief of Staff, State’s Attorney’s Office
Respectfully request approval for the following transfer of funds:
From: 250-110 - Salaries $320,000.00
250-232 - Witness expense 25,000.00
250-240 - Printing 25,000.00
250-263 - Legal fees 25,000.00
250-268 - Court reporting 25,000.00
$420,000.00
To: 250-818 - Reimbursement to Designated Fund $420,000.00
This transfer is necessary in order to meet the 2004 obligations with regard to state and federal programs.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #51
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and
LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Rule 4-1(a), the Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #51 cont’d
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
1. That the Board of Commissioners of Cook County shall hold its regular meetings and regular meetings of the Finance, Zoning and Building, and Roads and Bridges Committees of the Board on the following dates during 2005:
Wednesday January 5, 2005 Tuesday June 21, 2005
Thursday January 20, 2005 Tuesday July 12, 2005
Tuesday February 1, 2005 Thursday September 8, 2005
Tuesday February 15, 2005 Tuesday September 20, 2005
Tuesday March 1, 2005 Wednesday October 5, 2005
Tuesday March 15, 2005 Tuesday October 18, 2005
Wednesday April 6, 2005 Tuesday November 1, 2005
Tuesday April 19, 2005 Tuesday November 15, 2005
Tuesday May 3, 2005 Tuesday December 6, 2005
Tuesday May 17, 2005 Tuesday December 20, 2005
Tuesday June 7, 2005
2. That the time for holding the above specified meetings is 10:00 o’clock a.m., local time and the place is the County Board Room, Room 569, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
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ITEM #52
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM DAY 2004
WHEREAS, Geography Awareness Week is November 14 - 20, 2004; and
WHEREAS, National Geographic Information System (GIS) Day is November 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Geography Awareness Week promotes geographic literacy in schools and for the general public; and
WHEREAS, GIS is an important part of geography awareness; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook relies heavily on its use of GIS to produce maps to graphically convey information regarding commissioner districts, highway road construction, precinct boundaries for elections, political districts, assessment data, planimetrics for public works, cadastral data for tax maps, various applications in health services, crime analysis, and disaster preparedness & homeland security; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has become renowned for its expertise in the use of GIS technology, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for its leadership, accomplishments and contributions in the GIS community; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook is committed to expanding GIS to its constituent departments, its municipalities and other external government agencies, and to the general public by the establishment of countywide geographic information and the provision of access to maps and data.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, that November 17, 2004, be designated as NATIONAL GIS DAY and all citizens are urged to take part in the special activities planned for that day.
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ITEM #53
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I transmit herewith a proposed Resolution to be considered by this Honorable Body.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the salary of the State’s Attorney, an Officer of the County of Cook, has been increased to $163,915.00 annually, effective July 1, 2004, pursuant to the Compensation Review Board of the State of Illinois governing annual cost-of-living adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the new salary of the State’s Attorney of Cook County, as amended in accordance with aforesaid Resolution, be approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
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ITEM #54
Transmitting a Communication, dated November 1, 2004 from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is an Interest Arbitration decision concerning Deputy Sheriff’s for your consideration.
Estimated 3-Year Cost: $14,066,767.00.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Sheriff and the County of Cook, joint employees, and the Teamsters Local Union 714 (Deputy Sheriff’s Court Services Division) have entered into Compulsory Interest Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and
WHEREAS, an Interest Arbitration Award has been issued concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for your approval by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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ITEM #55
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
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #55 cont’d
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 #56
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, 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 DCSI Fugitive Unit Investigators); 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 #57
Transmitting a Communication, dated October 22, 2004 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: Jan Szwanjos Class 8 application
Resolution Approving Class 8 Special Exception to Abandonment
respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the company’s application for Class 8 property tax incentive for your consideration.
Jan Szwanjos requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 8 Ordinance. The Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.
Submitting the Jan Szwanjos application for Class 8, the Resolution of the City of Harvey, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 which provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Jan Szwanjos, and the Resolution from City of Harvey for an abandoned commercial facility located at 501 East 163rd Street, Harvey, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 29-21-116-006-0000; and
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #57 cont’d
WHEREAS, Class 8 requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the commercial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for ten (10) months at the time of purchase, and that special circumstances are present.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to Jan Szwanjos, for an abandoned commercial facility located at 501 East 163rd Street, Harvey, Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #58
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 #59
Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations............................................ Meeting of November 15, 2004
Finance................................................................................................ Meeting of November 16, 2004
Zoning and Building............................................................................... Meeting of November 16, 2004
Roads and Bridges................................................................................ Meeting of November 16, 2004
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Wednesday, December 1, 2004.