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
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION #263009, AS AMENDED
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
APPROVED
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
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS #263010
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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED
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
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE #263011
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:
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Anthony Zimmerman v. Cook County, et al., Case No. 00-L-14566 |
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #11
APPROVED
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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to 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
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to 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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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.
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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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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 |
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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 # |
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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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.
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48970011 |
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48970017 |
Reagents and supplies for a vendor provided human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1/2) enzyme immunoassay (EIA) system |
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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) |
PROPOSED CONTRACTS
ITEM #20
DEFERRED
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
DEFERRED
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
DEFERRED
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.
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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
DEFERRED
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
DEFERRED
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
DEFERRED
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
DEFERRED
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
DEFERRED
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
DEFERRED
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
APPROVED
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
DEFERRED
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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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
DEFERRED
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
APPROVED
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
DEFERRED
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
APPROVED
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.
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CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued
ITEM #36
DEFERRED
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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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
APPROVED
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
APPROVED AS AMENDED
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) |
$ |
LL-B (1,729 square feet) |
$576.34 (01/01/04 – 09/30/08) |
Approval is hereby recommended.
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ITEM #41
RATIFIED
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
RATIFIED
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
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
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
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED “NO” ON CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1 WITH BIOELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES (B.E.A.M.S.); CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1 WITH THE BRIGHT HORIZONS, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 03-15-526H1 WITH THE BRIGHT HORIZONS, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1 WITH THE BURROWS COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1 WITH NATIONAL SUPPLY & SAFETY COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1 WITH RAVENSWOOD MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATION; and CONTRACT NO. 03-15-526H1 WITH RAVENSWOOD MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATION.
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
APPROVED
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)
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Board approved amount 06-17-03: $ 402,566.91 Increase requested: 41,543.40 Adjusted amount: $ 444,110.31
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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
APPROVED
Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #47
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #263012
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
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #263013
Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending October 31, 2003.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM)
ITEM #49
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #263014
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
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #263015
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
DEFERRED
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
RECEIVED AND FILED AS AMENDED
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
RECEIVED AND FILED
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
APPROVED
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