POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 10:00 A.M.

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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #1

 

 

JOURNALS

(October 21, 2003 recessed and reconvened on October 24, 2003 and October 30, 2003)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meetings held on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 recessed and reconvened on Friday, October 24, 2003 and Thursday, October 30, 2003.

 

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

 

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT

 

ITEM #2

 

 

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 for your approval the appointment of Pamela M. Jeanes to represent District 17 on the Commission on Women’s Issues.

 

I submit this communication for your approval.

 

PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENT

 

ITEM #3

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

I hereby reappoint Mr. Arthur Jackson to the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board for a term to begin immediately and expire on May 1, 2006.

 

I submit this communication for your approval.

 

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #4

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

The physician reappointment presented has 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 #4 cont’d

 

 

PHYSICIAN REAPPOINTMENT

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

RAJAKUMARI SELVARAJ, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment December 16, 2003 through December 15, 2005.

 

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ITEM #5

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 25, 2003 from

 

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

 

The physician appointments and physician reappointments 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 STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

AMURADHA KODURI, M.D. – Ancillary Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  Will be paid from Account 133, Position ID #0389109, Grade ZZ, Business Unit #8910503, sequence #833165, Job Code 1815, effective December 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOSELITO REYES, M.D. – Ancillary Physician, Department of Pediatrics.  Currently being paid by Neopeds and Associates, effective December 16, 2003, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

 

RICHARD BRANNEGAN, M.D. – Affiliate Physician, Reappointment – December 18, 2003 through December 17, 2005.

AHMED JAJEH, M.D. - Affiliate Physician, Reappointment – December 18, 2003 through December 17, 2005.

NADEEM MAGHAL, M.D. – Active Physician, Reappointment – May 18, 2003 through May 17, 2005.

THOMAS PITTS, M.D. – Consultant Physician, Reappointment – January 18, 2004 through January 17, 2006.

 

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

 

EDDIE SWIFT, M.D. - Consultant Physician, Reappointment – October 19, 2003 through October 18, 2005.

 

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

 

ALBERT OWUSU-ANSAH, M.D. – Affiliate Physician, Reappointment – December 18, 2003 through December 17, 2005.

SUBUOLA AKINTORIN, M.D. – Active Physician, Reappointment – February 19, 2004 through February 18, 2006.

 

DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY

 

NATHANIEL HOLLOWAY, M.D. – Consultant Physician, Reappointment – December 21, 2003 through December 20, 2003 2005.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #5 cont’d

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

VIETTE JOHNSON, M.D. – Active Physician, Reappointment – May 18, 2003 through May 17, 2005.

PAUL RAY, D.O. – Active Physician, Reappointment - June 22, 2003 through June 21, 2005.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE(S)

 

BHUPAT MEHTA, M.D. - Effective December 16, 2003.

PRASAD KODURI, M.D. - Effective December 16, 2003.

 

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ITEM #6

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status changes 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 STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

ANDRE BIENIARZ, M.D. – Attending Physician/Medical Division Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970263 (29-03), Position Identification #6523014.

 

DAVID S. DeBOER, Ph.D. – Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

 

KIMBERLY F. DIXON, M.D. – Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, will be paid at Grade K-4, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970162 (23-04), Position Identification #9521887.

 

NGOZI O. EZIKE, M.D. – Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, will be paid at Grade K-4, Step 1, from Account 110, Business Unit #8930450 (05-15), Position Identification #9520026.

 

EMILY M. GODFREY, M.D. – Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice.

 

MARIA J. JANECEK, D.O. – Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, will be paid from Account 155, Business Unit #8930419 (01-05), Position Identification #0289368.

 

JOHN H. KING, Ph.D. – Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Adult Psychiatry.

 

THOMAS E. LAD, M.D. – Attending Physician Senior, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970161 (23-03), Position Identification #9921852.

 

AUDREY R. McCOY, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology.

 

MICHAEL R. MULLANE, M.D. - Attending Physician/Medical Division Chairman, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, will be paid at Grade K-7, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970161 (23-03), Position Identification #9521851.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #6 cont’d

 

URJEET A. PATEL, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, will be paid at Grade K-9, Step 5, from Account 155, Business Unit #8970250 (27-17), Position Identification #9932457.

 

CYBELE A. RENAULT, M.D. – Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine.

 

NORELL ROSADO, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Protective Service, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970233 (26-16), Position Identification #9522771.

 

FRED R. ROSEN, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970178 (23-23), Position Identification #9522115.

 

MARVIN A. ROSSI, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology.

 

UZMA N. SYED, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology.

 

PAMELA A. WEBER, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Radiology, Division of Imaging Center, will be paid at Grade K-10, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8930455 (05-22), Position Identification #9920111.

 

JULIA WEINBERGER-ROZOVSKY, M.D. – Consultant Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Primary Care, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8970179 (23-17), Position Identification #0189719.

 

EDGARDO L. YORDAN, JR., M.D. – Attending Physician/Medical Division Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecology Oncology, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970266 (29-06), Position Identification #9623060.

 

NON-PHYSICIAN PROVIDERS

 

MARY J. DRELL, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County.

 

PAUL F. LANGLOIS, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine, Division of Critical Care.

 

MARY T. LYONS, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care.

 

ANNIE M. MARTIN, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, Division of Cottage Grove Medical Center.

 

RAECHEL M. FERRY-ROONEY, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County.

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES

 

ANDREW TING, M.D.                                                Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY

 

NED F. NASR, M.D.                                                    Attending Physician

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #6 cont’d

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

LAUREN S. GROSSMAN, M.D.                                  Attending Physician

DAVID A. HARTER, M.D.                                         Attending Physician

REBECCA R. ROBERTS, M.D.                                   Attending Physician

CHRISTOPHER N. ROSS, M.D.                                  Attending Physician

SHARI L. SCHABOWSKI, M.D.                                 Attending Physician

HELEN E. STRAUS, M.D.                                           Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PRACTICE

 

GERTRUDE M. NOVAK, M.D.                                   Voluntary Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

 

PADMALATHA BERIKAI, M.D.                                Service Physician

CHANDRA P. CHATAUT, M.D.                                Service Physician

BENJAMIN GO, M.D.                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

SAM RAMIN, M.D.                                                     Attending Physician

TOSHIKO L. UCHIDA, M.D.                                      Voluntary Attending Physician

SIMON ZIMNOWODZKI, M.D.                                  Consultant Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

 

MEGAN R. KANE, PAC                                             Physician Assistant Certified

TATYANA KAGAN, M.D.                                          Service Physician

KENNETH L. SOYEMI, M.D.                                     Service Physician

 

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES

 

SUSANA MASCARELL, M.D. – From Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, to Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-4, Step 5, from Account 155, Business Unit #8970165 (23-08), Position Identification #9932495.

 

CHRISTOPHER H. ROSS, M.D. – From Attending Physician 9, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of Administration, to Attending Physician 10, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-10, Step 3, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #9523322.

 

JAMES L. STONE, M.D. – From Attending Physician/Division Chairman, Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, to Voluntary Attending Physician, with no change in privileges.

 

GRANT APPLICATION

 

ITEM #7

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 24, 2003 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

 

respectfully requesting approval to apply for a grant in accordance with Section 30 of the 2003 Cook County Budget Resolution from the Illinois Department of Transportation in the amount of $31,859.00.  This grant will fund Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement.  The purpose of this program is to reduce the incidence of alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes, and the resulting injuries and fatalities through highly visible increased enforcement.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $31,859.00.  Funding period:  October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.

GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

 

ITEM #8

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 3, 2002 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal in the amount of $96,280.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the Prosecutor Based Victim Assistance Services Domestic Violence Court Program.  The program funds two (2) domestic violence victim specialists who work in the Victim Witness Assistance Program.

 

This grant requires that the office match 25% of the grant award.  The match commitment for this program is an in-kind match that fully supports the salary and fringe benefits of one (1) of the domestic court victim specialists.  In addition, due to increasing hospitalization and other fringe benefit costs that exceed the grant award, there is a cash match that will support a portion of the fringe benefits of the second domestic violence court specialist.

 

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on December 2, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $13,476.00 ($6,738.00 per year).  Required Match:  In-kind.  Over Match:  $13,476.00 ($6,738.00 per year).  Grant Award:  $96,280.00 ($48,140.00 per year).  Funding period:  December 2, 2003 through December 1, 2005.  (250-818 Account).

 

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #9

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 25, 2003 from

 

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

 

In accordance with the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement between Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine approved by the Board on June 17, 1997, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County is requesting approval for the education and training of Podiatric Medicine Clerkship – fourth year students at the hospital.

 

The objective of the addendum is to provide instruction for fourth year medical students in both inpatient and outpatient podiatric services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2006.

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #10

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 26, 2003 from

 

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

 

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

 

1.	Anthony Zimmerman v. Cook County, et al., Case No. 00-L-14566

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #11

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

TERRY A. STECZO, Deputy Assessor for Administration & Taxpayer Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the printing and processing of proposed assessed valuation notices for 2004 reassessment townships.

 

One time purchase.  (040-240 Account).  Requisition No. 40400006.

 

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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 advertise for bids for the purchase of prisoner uniforms.

 

One time purchase.   (239-320 Account).  Requisition No. 42390024.

 

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ITEM #13

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the pick up and delivery of laboratory specimens from the Department of Public Health clinics to be delivered to the Illinois Department of Public Health lab for processing.

 

Contract period:  April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006.  (895-289 and 975-289 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 48954290 and 49754210.

 

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ITEM #14

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,

                                                                    Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for delivery services to deliver/pick up supplies for all Department of Public Health clinic sites and deliver/pick up portable dental equipment for schools and community centers in suburban Cook County.

 

Contract period:  April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006.  (895-289 and 975-289 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 48954289 and 49754211.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #15

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of #2 grade diesel and mid-grade unleaded fuel.

 

Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2006.  (211-445 Account).  Requisition No. 42110021.

 

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ITEM #16

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 24, 2003 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the following items for Stroger Hospital of Cook County:

 

REQ. NO.	ACCT. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
48970212	897-362	Combined spinal/epidural trays	06/01/04 through 05/31/06
48970213	897-362	Custom-made spinal trays	02/01/04 through 01/31/06

 

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ITEM #17

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 24, 2003 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items for Stroger Hospital of Cook County:

 

REQ. NO.	QUANTITY	DESCRIPTION
48974001	30	AVEA™ Comprehensive Neonatal/Pediatric Ventilators with Bicore® technology manufactured by Viasys Healthcare for delivery of Heliox gas to patients.
48974002	10	Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure BIPAP® Vision® ventilators manufactured by Respironics, Inc. for non-invasive ventilation with Auto-Trak Sensitivity™ technology.
48974003	60	840™ Ventilator System for adult/pediatrics manufactured by Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. for adult and infant, pediatric invasive ventilation with DualView™ liquid crystal display touch screen, Sandbox™ screen area and SmartAlert™ alarm system technology.  (See related Item #17 18).

 

One time purchase.  (717/897-540 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #18

 

 

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 rental of Puritan Bennett 7200 ventilators and accessories compatible with the existing equipment owned by the hospital, for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Respiratory Care.  This item is available through various distributors.  (See related Item #16 17).

 

One time rental.  (897-637 Account).  Requisition No. 48970214.

 

REQUEST TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ADVERTISE FOR BID

 

ITEM #19

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 17, 2003 from

 

LACY L. THOMAS,

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

 

requesting to amend a previously approved permission to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items which was approved at the September 4, 2003 Board meeting.  The underscored language indicates the amendments.

 

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
48970011	Reagents assay kits and supplies for a vendor provided automated clinical chemistry immunoassay analyzer	12/01/03 through 11/30/0506
48970017	Reagents and supplies for a vendor provided human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1/2) enzyme immunoassay (EIA) system	12/01/03 through 05/31/06
48970022	Quality controls for laboratory testing procedures (e.g., immunoassay, urine chemistry, urine toxicology, serum drug free, therapeutic drug monitoring, ethanol/ammonia and spinal fluid chemistry)	12/01/03 through 11/30/0605

 

 

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #20

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

TERRY A. STECZO, Deputy Assessor for Administration & Taxpayer Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Thomas Reed Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, to instruct and assist the Assessor’s Office staff in relation to real estate values and market conditions, to review real estate appraisals submitted with assessment appeals and to assist and advise the staff when additional external appraisal assistance is needed.  Also, Mr. Reed will give additional assistance and advice on a departmental basis to improve office operations, standards and procedures and input related to the Assessor’s automation program.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #20 cont’d

 

Reason:

Mr. Reed is one of the few individuals in Cook County that has a keen understanding of assessment practices related to industrial/commercial property values and how they relate to real estate appraisals submitted as part of the appeals process.  His expertise provides the Assessor’s Office with a valuable resource to help protect the county tax base.  Additionally, his willingness to help further the training of the Assessor’s Office staff on valuation matters will help enhance overall professional capabilities and competencies.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $90,000.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (040-260 Account).  Requisition No. 40400007.

 

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ITEM #21

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with P. Neill Petronella (Hennessy and Roach, P.C.), Chicago, Illinois, for professional services as labor relations consultants.

 

Reason:

P. Neill Petronella (Hennessy and Roach, P.C.) will serve as labor relations consultants for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.  Mr. Martin Greene of Greene and Letts and Ms. Ellen E. Douglass will provide a portion of the services as sub-contractors with Mr. Petronella.  Among other tasks, they will review correspondence, provide legal research, and advise on collective bargaining issues.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $217,800.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (335-261 Account).  Requisition No. 43350011.

 

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ITEM #22

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

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

 

Reason:

Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. provides safe, quality care for boys and girls 10 to 17 who have been referred from juvenile court.  These minors are either eligible for admission to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) but have been placed with Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. as part of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, or are residents of JTDC who have been released from detention by judicial order and whose parents or guardians will not or cannot secure their release.  From 1995 through September 30, 2003, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. has provided such services for 7,183 minors.

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,706,070.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (326-237 Account).  Requisition No. 43260004.

 

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #23

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety, Evanston, Illinois, to administer the operations of the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Traffic Safety School Program.  Under this proposed contract, the Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety will conduct Traffic Safety School classes throughout Cook County for a five (5) year period.

 

Reason:

For the past several months, representatives from the office have studied and evaluated the administrative services provided by the Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety.  The Office of the Chief Judge have concluded that the Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety should continue administering the program for the court, as it has since the program’s inception in 1988.  Based on the Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety’s local presence, its longstanding, demonstrated commitment to excellence, its capacity to administer a large-scale program, and its research facilities,  the Office of the Chief Judge believes the Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety is uniquely qualified to provide these services to the court for the citizens of Cook County.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.

 

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ITEM #24

 

 

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 Charles Wiltz, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Emmett Shelton, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; William Lambert, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Rhay E. Street, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Shelley Lloyd, DDS, South Holland, Illinois; and Lynette Fortenberry, DDS, Chicago, Illinois, to provide professional general dentistry services to the detainees at the Department of Corrections.

 

Reason:

These dentists are licensed in the State of Illinois.  Each dentist will provide 750 hours of dental services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $225,000.00 ($37,500.00 per dentist).  Contract period:  March 2, 2004 through March 1, 2005.  (240-272 Account).  Requisition Nos. 42400013, 42400014, 42400015, 42400016, 42400017 and 42400018.

 

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #25

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, for interface enhancements between Automed FDS and Millennium PharmNet.

 

Reason:

Cerner Corporation is the owner of the existing proprietary Millennium PharmNet system.  Interfacing the Automed FDS system with the Millennium PharmNet system provides a re-packaging of medications through a bar-coding system which greatly reduces medication errors.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $33,655.00.  One time purchase.  (898-441 Account).  Requisition No. 48980045.

 

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

 

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ITEM #26

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Wilson Cook, Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for the purchase of gastroenterology catheters and accessories.

 

Reason:

Wilson Cook, Inc. is the manufacturer and only known source of specialized gastroenterology catheters and surgical accessories.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $50,000.00.  Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.  (891-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48910266.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

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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 Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Systems, Sparks, Maryland, for the purchase of the Bactec® MGIT Mycobacterial system and accessories for the Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology.

 

Reason:

Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Systems is the only known manufacturer and distributor for this automatic, needleless Bactec® MGIT Mycobacterial system for the determination of tuberculosis.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $140,404.00 ($46,801.33 per year).  Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2007.  (897-365 Account).  Requisition No. 48970138.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #28

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for four (4) months, Contract No. 03-45-324 with Larry Bates & Associates, Inc., Garden Homes, Illinois, to continue to manage the interface among Clerk of the Circuit Court staff, management and consultants involved in the implementation of the new records management processes.  Larry Bates & Associates, Inc. will provide on-the-job training in areas of information management, records management, document control, and problem resolution.  Larry Bates & Associates, Inc. will review existing disaster prevention, mitigation, and recovery plans and recommend changes that will ensure consistency with current industry practices.

 

Reason:

Larry Bates & Associates, Inc. has successfully completed records and information management programs with numerous major organizations assisting in identifying and managing appropriate information management strategies that integrate the functions of records retention, data management, and information retrieval.  The extension of this contract is necessary as much of Larry Bates & Associates, Inc.’s work must be concurrent with or subsequent to the installation of the proprietary software InSight which has not yet been installed.  The expiration date of the current contract was November 30, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  December 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004.

 

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ITEM #29

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) year, Contract No. 02-82-576 with Encore Paper & Supplies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for continuous feed court sheet forms.

 

Reason:

The conversion of many forms used throughout the Circuit Court is ongoing, reducing the usage of continuous feed court sheet forms.  This extension of the existing contract will enable us to use the remaining funds that were originally appropriated for this contract.  The expiration date of the current contract was September 5, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  September 6, 2003 through September 5, 2004.

 

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ITEM #30

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $636,000.00 and extend for one (1) year, Contract No. 01-41-491 with Lexis-Nexis, Inc., Dayton, Ohio, to provide on-line legal research services.

 

Board approved amount 12-05-00:	$1,872,000.00
Previous increase approved 11-07-02:	14,000.00
This increase requested:	636,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$2,522,000.00

 

CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #30 cont’d

 

 

Reason:

This contract provides comprehensive on-line legal research for the judiciary as well as sixteen (16) other county agencies and departments.  The contract was originally approved for a three (3) year period, February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2004 and includes two optional one-year extensions with no increase in cost for the services.  This request, being made on behalf of all of the subscribing agencies and departments, is for authorization to extend the current contract for one year.   Representatives from several user agencies as well as the Office of the Chief Judge are currently evaluating services provided by both Lexis-Nexis, Inc. and Westlaw, the only two major providers of on-line research services, in preparation for another multi-year countywide contract.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $636,000.00.  Contract extension:  February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005.  (300- 353 Account).

 

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

 

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ITEM #31

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $204,100.00 and extend for two (2) months, Contract No. 02-51-1030 with Tech Refrigeration, Inc., Alsip, Illinois, for refrigeration maintenance and repair for the Department of Buildings and Grounds at Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Board approved amount 12-17-02:	$1,332,100.00
Increase requested:	204,100.00
Adjusted amount:	$1,536,200.00

 

Reason:

This request is to allow sufficient time for the bidding, evaluation, and award of the new contract for which bids are scheduled to be opened on December 18, 2003.  The expiration date of the current contract is December 16, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $204,100.00.  Contract extension:  December 17, 2003 through February 16, 2004.  (897-449 Account).

 

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWAL

 

ITEM #32

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 93-41-1362 with Systemware, Inc., Addison, Texas, for the perpetual licensing agreement for their proprietary job history software.  This software includes products which record all computer programs processed in the mainframe.

 

Reason:

Maintenance for proprietary software is only available through this vendor.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $27,475.00.  Contract period:  February 28, 2004 through February 27, 2005.  (012-441 Account).  Requisition No. 40120005.

CONTRACT AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #33

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff

 

requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a contract with L3 Communications, West Lafayette, Indiana, for full service maintenance of the Court Services’ and the Department of Corrections’ security screening equipment, which was Board approved October 7, 2003, the amount approved should have been $230,257.00.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $203,257.00 $230,257.00 [$196,537.00 – (230-449 Account); and $33,720.00 – (239-449 Account)].

 

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

 

ITEM #34

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 21, 2003 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $27,098.57 to Hinshaw & Culbertson, Attorneys at Law, Chicago, Illinois, for attorney fees and expenses regarding Davis v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-1768.  E. Michael Kelly is the Special State’s Attorney representing the Sheriff’s office on this case.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $27,098.57.  (210-260 Account).

 

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS

 

ITEM #35

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 26, 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 reconstruction of the heliport at Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The project will be a Design-Build project.

The scope of work will include rebuilding the existing helicopter landing and take-off pad (helipad) located in Pasteur Park to conform to the guidelines required by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics (IDOT-DOA).  These modifications are required in order for IDOT-DOA to allow the helipad to operate.

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

Bond Issue (28000 Account).

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

*  *  *  *  *

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #36

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 26, 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 William E. Brazley & Associates, Ltd. for design and construction administration for the 4th floor County Clerk Office renovation project at the Cook County Building.

 

This project provides for the relocation of the Real Estate and Tax Services Department to the north half of the 4th floor.  The work includes complete renovation of approximately 15,000 square feet of floor, walls, ceilings, lighting, and the MEP systems, and asbestos abatement.  The work is necessary in order to provide more space for the Clerk’s operations and to provide easier public access.  Also, new telecommunications wiring to ensure that the Clerk’s automated systems such as GIS mapping and a new cashiering/accounting system can be supported.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $150,000.00.  Bond Issue (7000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #37

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 3, 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 Soodan and Associates, Inc. for design and construction administration for the Department of Corrections (DOC) Infrastructure Renovation Phase 3 Project.

 

This project provides for the repair of approximately 1900 feet of deteriorated underground utility system tunnels.  The work scope will include a detailed inspection and engineering evaluation, materials testing of deteriorated concrete and steel, reports recommending specific work to be done, design and engineering documents for the repairs and construction administration for the project.  This work is necessary to ensure continued structural stability of the tunnel and piping supports.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $395,000.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #38

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 26, 2003 from

 

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

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for emergency authorization to perform fire alarm system renovations at Fantus Clinic.  This fire alarm system work is necessary to remain in compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health code requirements.

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #38 cont’d

 

This project provides for the replacement of the current obsolete system with a state-of the-art, City of Chicago approved Class I II fire alarm system.  This system includes, but is not limited to: a sprinkler supervisory system to monitor sprinkler control valves, visual notification devices (strobes), manual “pull stations” meeting ADA guidelines, audible notification (horns) delivering 15 dBA above prevailing building sound levels, wider proliferation of automatic heat and smoke detectors, fire alarm system activated elevator recall and connection of magnetic door holders for fire doors to the new system. 

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $400,000.00 560,000.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

REAL ESTATE MATTERS

 

ITEM #39

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 24, 2003 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting approval of the license agreement covering the rental of space by Absolute Title Services in the County Building, microfilm library area of the basement.  The designated space is set aside for the use of title companies for transcribing information from the Recorder of Deeds Office records and related title business.  Details are:

 

Licensor:	County of Cook
Licensee:	Absolute Title Services
Location:	118 North Clark Street, basement
Term:	One year, 01/01/04 to 12/31/05 (Licensor reserves the right to adjust the rent)
Cancellation:	30 days written to licensee
Space Occupied:	Approximately 100 square feet
License fee:	Monthly:  $500.00      Annual:  $6,000.00

 

The licensee has met the liability insurance requirements.

 

Approval recommended.

 

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ITEM #40

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting approval of the first amendment to lease between the County of Cook, as Tenant, and Imperial Realty Company as agent for Klairmont Family Associates, L.P., an Illinois limited partnership, as Landlord.  The Department of Public Health currently occupies Suites 100 and 101 in the building known as the Eisenhower Tower at 1701 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois.  This first amendment expands the premises from 14,400 square feet to 20,154 rentable square feet.  The additional space at this location is needed to augment the current services being provided by the Department of Public Health in the Maywood area.  Funding for this space is provided by a case management grant.  Details are:

REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

 

ITEM #40 cont’d

 

Landlord:	Imperial Realty Company as agent for Klairmont Family Associates, L.P., an Illinois limited partnership
Tenant:	County of Cook
Using Agency:	Department of Public Health
Location:	1701 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153 Suites 100, 101, 1200 and LL-B
Term:	10/01/03 to 09/30/08
Termination:	180 days, either party

 

Base Rent	Monthly
Suites 100, 101 (14,400 square feet)	$18,780.00 (10/01/03 – 09/30/08)
Suite 1200         (4,025 square feet)	$5,366.00 5,283.00 (01/01/04 – 09/30/09)
LL-B                (1,729 square feet)	$576.34 (01/01/04 – 09/30/08)

 

Approval is hereby recommended.

 

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ITEM #41

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting ratification of a temporary lease agreement for office space for 180 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.  The offices of the Public Defender, Public Guardian, Public Administrator and State’s Attorney Traffic/Administration that were displaced by the fire of October 17, 2003 at the Cook County Administration Building will occupy this space until restoration of their respective offices has been completed.  Pursuant to a resolution approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2003, the President of the Cook County Board was given the authority to undertake all actions which he deems to be necessary to respond to the emergency of October 17, 2003.  This agreement was approved by the President on November 25, 2003.  Details are:

 

Landlord:	Prime Realty Investment Trust
Tenant (sub-landlord):	Accenture
Sub-tenant:	County of Cook
Using agencies:	Public Defender, Public Guardian, Public Administrator and State’s Attorney Traffic/Administration
Premises:	Approximately 40,000 square feet to be located on floors 8 and 9
Term:	12 months
Termination:	After six months with ninety (90) days prior written notice
Base rent:	$75,833.00/Month ($22.75 per square foot gross) – (includes furniture)

 

Sub-tenant will accept the premises in “as-is” condition.  Sub-tenant will have use of the furniture for the duration of the term.

 

Ratification is recommended.

 

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

 

ITEM #42

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting ratification of a lease agreement for temporary office space for the 69 West Washington Fire Investigation Commission located at 111 West Washington Street, Suite 1023, Chicago, Illinois.  The office is located directly across the street from the County Building on Washington Street.  Pursuant to a resolution approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on October 21, 2003, the President of the Cook County Board was given the authority to undertake all actions which he deems to be necessary to respond to the emergency of October 17, 2003.  This agreement was approved by the President on November 6, 2003.

 

Details are:

 

Landlord:	ZIRP-BURNHAM, L.L.C.
Tenant:	County of Cook
Premises:	1,345 rentable square feet on the 10th floor of the building, Suite 1023
Term:	11/6/2003 – 11/30/2004
Termination:	Anytime after six months with sixty (60) days prior notice
Rent:	$2,900.00 / Month (includes furniture)
Cost/square foot:	$25.88
Utilities:	Tenant pays for electricity (metered to Premises)

 

Ratification is recommended.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER STEELE

 

ITEM #43

 

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under her supervision on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #44

 

 

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:

 

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #45

 

 

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

 

1.	Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and Clark Dietz, Inc. Additional Part B engineering services Edens Expressway West Frontage Road, Central Avenue to Park Drive – extended near Skokie Road in the Villages of Glencoe, Northbrook and Northfield Section:  03-26344-06-FP Fiscal Impact:  $41,543.40 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
	Board approved amount 06-17-03:                                     $ 402,566.91 Increase requested:                                                               41,543.40 Adjusted amount:                                                              $ 444,110.31
	Previously, your Honorable Body approved an Agreement on June 17, 2003 with the aforesaid consultant in the amount of $402,566.91 as part of the Edens Expressway West Frontage Road improvement, and Central Avenue to Park Drive – extended (Section:  03-26344-06-FP).  This supplement is for additional engineering services required to complete tasks that were requested by this Department but were not included in the original agreement.

 

 

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

 

ITEM #46

 

 

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

 

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #47

 

 

Submitting one (1) change in plans and extra work:

 

1.	Section:  98-W4502-02-FP.  Main Street (Central Park Avenue), Sauk Trail to 216th Street in the Villages of Richton Park, Park Forest and Matteson.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $6,046.92 (Deduction).

 

REPORT

 

ITEM #48

 

 

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending October 31, 2003.

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM)

 

ITEM #49

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 20, 2003 from

 

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

 

Re:       Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)

 

requesting approval of a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant to be used for the rehabilitation of approximately 20 single-family homes for low- and very-low income households in the following municipalities:  Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Brookfield, Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, Schiller Park, Stone Park and Summit.  The project complies with the HOME Program regulations and furthers the goals of the Five-Year Consolidated Community Development Plan (approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on October 17, 2000).

 

The HOME Program grant of $1,000,000.00 will be made between West Suburban Neighborhood Preservation Agency (WSNPA) and the County of Cook.  WSNPA has previously been a successful participant with HOME Program and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.  Approval of this grant will enable WSNPA to continue their Owner-occupied Single-family Rehabilitation Program.  Permanent liens are placed on the properties for the amount of the rehabilitation by the West Suburban Neighborhood Preservation Agency.  After rehabilitation is completed, WSNPA then assigns the Note, Owner’s Participation Agreement, and Junior Mortgage to Cook County.  The Cook County HOME Program will recapture funds expended on the projects when these homes are sold, transferred, or otherwise alienated and title is transferred.

 

I respectfully request approval of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Cook, or his designee, be authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to further the project approved herein, including, but not limited to the Subgrantee Agreement and any modifications thereto.

 

Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Funds:  $1,000,000.00.  (772-292 Account).

 

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ITEM #50

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 25, 2003 from

 

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

 

Re:       HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)

 

respectfully requests approval of a HOME Investment Partnerships Program Loan in the amount of $2,000,000.00.  The loan will be a limited partnership to be formed by Affordable Housing Continuum, a non-profit Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), or its wholly owned subsidiary, and PSL Holdings, LLC (parent company of Associated Ventures, LLC/Pathway Senior Living, LLC) a for-profit development company, together with the low income housing tax credit syndicator.  The loan will be for the construction of a 110 (99 HOME assisted units) affordable, rental, senior assisted care housing facility to be located at 167th Street and Crawford Avenue in Country Club Hills, Illinois.  In addition to the HOME funds, other anticipated financing will include a first mortgage insured through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 232 Insured Mortgage Loan Program, equity raised through the sale of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and deferred developer fees.  The development budget is estimated at $17,621,521.00 of which $2,000,000.00 accounts for approximately 11.3% of the total project costs.

HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM) continued

 

ITEM #50 cont’d

 

The terms of the HOME Program loan will be structured as a 40-year amortized loan at 1% interest.  It is anticipated that the County will receive annual principal and interest payments of $60,685.45, to be used for other HOME eligible activities.  Due to HUD Section 232 requirements, the County will only be receiving an annual payment rather than monthly payments.

 

I respectfully request approval of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Cook, or his designee, be authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to further the project approved herein, including but not limited to the HOME Loan Agreement and any modifications thereto.  The approval of this loan by this Honorable Body will permit staff to issue necessary commitments to allow this project to move forward.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Funds:  $2,000,000.00.  (772-298 Account).

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

 

ITEM #51

 

 

The following item was deferred at the December 2, 2003 Board Meeting:

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 20, 2003 from

 

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, County Commissioner

 

I hereby request to transfer $21,600.00 from the (018-110 Account) Salary and Wages of Regular Employees to the (018-289 Account) Technical Services Not Otherwise Classified to cover contractual services to be rendered by Dolores McLaughlin commencing on December 1, 2003.

 

I also hereby request to transfer $600.00 from the (018-110 Account) Salary and Wages of Regular Employees to the (018-298 Account) Technical Services Not Otherwise Classified to cover contractual services to be rendered by Dorothea Hoch commencing on December 1, 2003.

 

STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

ITEM #52

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

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 October 28, 2003.

 

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

ITEM #53

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 25, 2003 from

 

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

 

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of October 8, 2003.

RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #54

 

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

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

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

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

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

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the United States has continued to undertake military reserve operations in response to the terrorist acts against the United States of America, as well as national interest endeavors worldwide; and

 

WHEREAS, employees of the County of Cook who are members of the military reserve force of the United States or of the State of Illinois have been called to active duty, which has caused an economic hardship upon such employees and their families; and

 

WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Cook County Board to provide transitional assistance to such employees and their families while they are adjusting to the changed set of circumstances.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners:

 

1.         In addition to the paid eleven-day leave of absence provided in Section 9-15 of the Ordinances and Resolutions of Cook County, Illinois, governing military leave and applicable collective bargaining agreements, employees of Cook County who are members of the reserve force of the State of Illinois who have been or are ordered to active duty by appropriate authorities shall be eligible for additional paid leave and benefits, as provided for herein.

 

2.         The Chairman of the Committee on Finance, the Chief of the Bureau of Human Resources, and the President’s designated Chief Financial Officer, or their designees, shall constitute the Military Benefits Committee. The Committee shall promulgate eligibility standards for additional paid leave and length thereof based on criteria, including, but not limited to, length of service and job performance, and shall develop procedures for application for such benefits by employees.  Paid leave shall be in amounts equal to the employees regular monthly salary minus his/her military pay including all supplemental military compensation.  Benefits to be continued for employees called to military duty under this ordinance shall include continuation of family medical coverage under the plan currently in force for each employee.  The Committee will approve or disapprove such applications based on the application for additional paid leave and the applicant's employment information contained in Cook County records.  The Committee shall report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners each denial of an application for additional paid leave within thirty days after the denial.

 

3.         Additional paid leave hereunder shall automatically terminate upon the termination of active duty in connection with the active duty status.

 

4.         No additional paid leave hereunder shall be payable after December 31, 2004.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #55

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 9, 2003 from

 

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

 

Subject:  Resolution to Cede the 2003 Bond Volume Cap

 

I am transmitting for your approval a resolution to cede the remaining amount of the 2003 Bond Volume Cap in the amount of $8,197,500.00 as follows: $197,500.00 to the Illinois Housing Development Authority; $4,000,000.00 to the Housing Authority of Cook County; and $4,000,000.00 to the Village of Robbins.

 

RESOLUTION

 

Resolution to Cede the 2003 Bond Volume Cap to the Illinois Housing Development Authority,

the Housing Authority of Cook County and the Village of Robbins

 

            WHEREAS, the County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) is a political subdivision and a home rule unit of government under Subsection (a) of Section 6, Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and

 

WHEREAS, the availability of decent, safe and sanitary housing that most people can afford is essential to retain and increase industrial and commercial activities and relieve conditions of unemployment in Cook County, Illinois; and

 

            WHEREAS, there exists within the County a need to create and maintain decent, safe, affordable housing for the residents of the County; and

 

            WHEREAS, the United States Government has authorized the several states and their political subdivisions to issue qualified mortgage credit certificates (“Certificates”) pursuant to Section 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which entitles qualifying individuals to a credit against their federal income tax, and to issue qualified mortgage bonds; and

 

            WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary that the County assist the Village of Robbins in the retrofitting of an incinerator to generate electricity and steam to provide power to the industrial parks of various municipalities, thereby promoting employment and economic development in and for the County.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, Illinois (“Corporate Authorities”) as follows:

 

            Section 1.  Public Purpose:  It is hereby found, determined and declared that the purpose of this Resolution is to take steps designed to reduce the cost of financing principal residences located in the County in order to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for qualifying persons of low and moderate income.

 

            Section 2.  Election to Cede Remaining Allocation:  The Corporate Authorities hereby transfer the remaining amount of the 2003 volume cap in the amount of $8,197,500.00 as follows:

 

            A.        $197,500.00 to the Illinois Housing Development Authority to carry out and comply with the provisions of the Resolution concerning Bond Volume Cap Mortgage Credit Certificates; provided that, the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall use said Bond Volume Cap for Mortgage Credit Certificates in the County of Cook, Illinois in accordance with Section 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and

 

            B.         $4,000,000.00 to the Housing Authority of Cook County to provide subsidized senior housing and low income housing throughout Cook County; and

 

C.                 $4,000,000.00 to the Village of Robbins to assist in the retrofitting of an incinerator to generate electricity and steam to provide power to the industrial parks of various municipalities.

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #55 cont’d

 

            Section 3.  Approval of Further Action:  From and after the adoption of this Resolution, the proper officials, agents and employees of the County are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do all such acts and execute all such documents as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of this Resolution or to effectuate the purpose hereof.

 

            Section 4.  Effective Date:  This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.

 

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ITEM #56

 

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

Submitted by

 

JOHN F. CHAMBERS, County Comptroller

 

RESOLUTION

 

                        RESOLUTION providing for the closing of accounts of the County of Cook, Illinois under the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2003 and providing for the continuation of necessary payments of the County of Cook, Illinois pending passage of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004.

 

WHEREAS, the County will close out its accounts and render an account and make settlements for the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year of 2003; and

WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of an Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004 by the Board of Commissioners of the County (the “Board”), it will be necessary and in the best interests of the County to make expenditures and incur obligations to continue operations which are in addition to those expenditures which may be approved from time to time at regular Board meetings held prior to the adoption of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #56 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, subsequent to the closing of accounts of the Fiscal Year 2003 and prior to the passage of an Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004, the Cook County Board of Commissioners (“Board”) wishes to authorize and direct the Comptroller of the County (the “Comptroller”) and the Treasurer of the County (the “Treasurer”) to advance funds and pay such necessary continuing expenditures.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles.  The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the Preambles of this Resolution are true and correct and does incorporate them into this Resolution by reference.

Section 2. End of the Current Fiscal year.  The Comptroller is authorized and directed to close the accounts of Cook County pursuant to the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2003 as of November 30, 2003, at 12:00 o'clock midnight. All unexpended balances of said Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2003 shall be placed to the credit of each specific fund.

Section 3. Establishment of Accounts.  Pending passage of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004, utilizing the classification of Standard Budgetary Accounts adopted by the County Board on March 6, 1944, as amended from time to time, the Comptroller is authorized and directed to set up such accounts as may be necessary to make payments as provided in this Resolution.

 

Section 4. Advancement of Salaries.  Pending passage of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004, the Comptroller and the Treasurer are authorized and directed to make arrangements to advance and to continue to pay the salaries of the several officers and employees of the County, including authorized overtime; provided, however, that any salaries paid pursuant to this Resolution shall not exceed the salaries which were in effect as of November 30, 2003; and provided, further, that there shall be no increase in the number of positions within each job classification in effect on November 30, 2003; and provided, further, that no new employees shall be hired to fill vacancies in existing positions with the exception of public safety and health positions and emergency hires approved by the President of the Board.

Section 5. Payment of All Other Necessary Expenditures.  Pending passage of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004, the Comptroller and the Treasurer are authorized and directed to make arrangements to advance the payment of obligations of the County as follows:

1.         Payment of the following continuing obligations of the County: utilities; insurance premiums and benefit/administration payments; payroll taxes; payments associated with payroll deductions; invoices for contracted pharmaceutical supplies; leases; intergovernmental transfers; self-insurance payments; and, court-ordered payments.

 

2.         Payment of purchases of materials, supplies and services involving expenditures in the amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) or less in accordance with County Ordinance and existing procedures.

 

3.         Payments pursuant to grants and special purpose funds previously approved by the County.

Section 6. Capital Improvement Items.  Unexpended Capital Improvement items appearing in the Capital Improvement Section of the Appropriation Bill of Cook County for Fiscal Year 2003 shall not be deemed to have lapsed at the end of Fiscal Year 2003. Funds specifically appropriated therein shall be available until the adoption and approval of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004.

Section 7. Severability.  If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.

Section 8. Effective Date.  This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by this Board and approval by the President of the County Board.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #57

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 26, 2003 from

 

MICHAEL IAN BENDER, Public Administrator

 

The office of the Public Administrator is hereby requesting the Board’s approval of the following Proposed Resolution:

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize the opening and maintenance of checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, the Taxpayers’ Interest Assurance Ordinance requires all public funds in custody of elected and appointed public officials of Cook County to be invested in interest bearing accounts.  Also, elected and appointed officials depositing funds exceeding the federally insured limits must require the depository to collateralized 110% of the excess amount; and

 

WHEREAS, the Office of the Public Administrator seeks to establish an account to hold funds to be used for estate administration.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that an interest bearing account will be established with Amalgamated Bank; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following is the name of the person who is authorized to deposit and/or withdrawn funds from said account:

 

1.                   Michael Ian Bender, Public Administrator of Cook County

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the account of said institution at the close of each fiscal year or at anytime it sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.

 

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.

 

There are no Consent Calendar items for December 16, 2003.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #59

 

 

Finance................................................................................................ Meeting of December 16, 2003

 

 

Zoning and Building............................................................................... Meeting of December 16, 2003

 

 

Roads and Bridges................................................................................ Meeting of December 16, 2003

 

 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, January 6, 2004.