Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Finance Committee on 4/17/2024 at 9:30 AM

24-2613

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-2613
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 02/28/2024
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2614

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:48:30 GMT

File #: 24-2614
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 03/13/2024
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2140

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2140
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment Report Period: March 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024 Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for legal services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during the period. .
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

24-2323

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2323
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 93 CR 2647704 Date of This Order: 02/08/2024 Time period: 01/24/2024 - 02/08/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,387.00 Paid to Date: $90,828.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2324

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2324
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 93 CR 2647704 Date of This Order: 03/12/2924 Time period: 02/21/2024 - 03/11/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $5,895.00 Paid to Date: $90,828.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2325

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2325
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 99 CR 2602001 & 99 CR 2602002 Date of This Order: 02/08/2024 Time period: 01/24/2024 - 02/08/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $6,060.50 Paid to Date: $149,284.03 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2326

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2326
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 99 CR 2602001 & 99 CR 2602002 Date of This Order: 03/12/2024 Time period: 02/09/2024 - 03/12/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $24,189.47 Paid to Date: $149,284.03 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2328

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2328
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 511002 Date of This Order: 03/12/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,356.25 Paid to Date: $34,031.25 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2331

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2331
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 03/12/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $32,106.25 Paid to Date: $68,556.13 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2332

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2332
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 00 CR 13572-01 Date of This Order: 02/29/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/28/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,800.72 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2353

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2353
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 2145101 Date of This Order: 03/05/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $16,873.64 Paid to Date: $8,436.074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2374

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2374
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 95 CR 27600-01 Date of This Order: 03/13/2024 Time period: 04/01/2023 - 01/30/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $88,862.49 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2395

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2395
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 90 CR 25846 Date of This Order: 03/18/2024 Time period: 08/03/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $28,786.25 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2416

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2416
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 00 CR 13572-01 Date of This Order: 03/18/2024 Time period: 02/14/2024 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $14,969.46 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2437

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 18817-01 Date of This Order: 03/25/2024 Time period: 11/16/2023 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,866.75 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2458

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2458
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 2114701 Date of This Order: 03/26/2024 Time period: 11/15/2023 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,781.26 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2459

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 92 CR 0023, 91 CR 21147 Date of This Order: 03/26/2024 Time period: 11/14/2023 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,382.50 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2460

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2460
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 02/23/2024 Time period: 12/01/2023 - 12/31/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $1,693.99 & FTI Consulting - $16,770.98 Paid to Date: $659,477.96 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2480

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:54:42 GMT

File #: 24-2480
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 02/23/2024 Time period: 01/01/2024 - 01/31/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $5,837.50 Paid to Date: $659,477.96 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2481

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 03/26/2024 Time period: 02/01/2024 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $4,675.00 & FTI Consulting - $3,343.70 Paid to Date: $659,477.96 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2557

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2557
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 230902 Date of This Order: 04/02/2024 Time period: 02/05/2024 - 04/01/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $21,812.75 Paid to Date: $299,794.80 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2155

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2155
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)
Title: Proposed Settlements Case: Washington, Justin v. Cook County Case No: 23 C 1842 Settlement Amount: $4,200.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Justin Washington $2,000.00; Manikowski Law Office, L.L.C. $2,200.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2187

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)
Title: Case: Minge, Rose v. Cook County Case No: 20 C 6935 Settlement Amount: $95,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Rose Minge; Law Office of Mark Schaffner, PC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-1884

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-1884
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)
Title: Case: Pickett, Jacque (Est. Jeanette Pickett) v. Cook County, et al. Case No: 19 L 11139 Settlement Amount: $91,532.30 Department: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital - 4897 Payable to: Est. of Jeanette Pickett and her attys Allen N. Schwartz, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2249

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2249
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)
Title: Case: Ohrt, Jacqueline (Est. Edith Ohrt) v. Knight, Donija and Cook County Case No: 23 L 9233 Settlement Amount: $3,500,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Jaqueline Sue Ohrt as Ind. Adm. Est. of Edith June Ohrt, and her atty, Thomas M. Paris Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 03/13/2024 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice case.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2278

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:33:44 GMT

File #: 24-2278
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)
Title: Case: Vaughn, London (a minor, by his mother Tika Clark) v. Cook County Case No: 20 L 10094 Settlement Amount: $3,000,000.00 Department: 4897 John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Payable to: Multiple - See Attachment A Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/20/2023 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2291

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2291
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)
Title: Case: Chicago Sun Times v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office Case No: 2023 CH 09335 Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff) Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

24-2292

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2292
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)
Title: Case: Shreyas Gandlur v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2023CH 04090 Settlement Amount: $31,500.00 Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

24-2293

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2293
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)
Title: Case: Walter Thompson v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2021 CH 01738 Settlement Amount: $29,500.00 Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

24-2294

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2294
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)
Title: Case: HRDC v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2021 CH 05850 Settlement Amount: $41,537.97 Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

23-5547

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 23-5547
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Russell v. Cook County Case No: 2022 CH 03326 Settlement Amount: $500.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Mike Russell Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

24-1508

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-1508
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Proposed Settlements Case: Williams, Tayan v. Dart Case No: 21 C 6561 Settlement Amount: $1,500.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Tayan Williams (R13854) Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2202

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2202
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Cole, Quincy v. Wray Case No: 22-cv-1127 Settlement Amount: $2,250.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Quincy E. Cole Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2205

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2205
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: S.
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Allen, Joseph v. Dart, et al. Case No: 22-cv-4479 Settlement Amount: $600.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Joseph Allen Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2223

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2223
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Smith v. Hampton, et al. Case No: 20-cv-7495 Settlement Amount: $2,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Donald Smith Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2244

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2244
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (ATL)
Title: Case: Stuckey v. Roberson, et al. Case No: 23-cv-16882 Settlement Amount: $40,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: n/a Payable to: Jamiah Stuckey and Gregory E. Kulis & Assoc. Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: excessive force
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2297

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2297
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (ATL)
Title: Case: Dukes v. Washburn, et al. Case No: 21 CV 03672 Settlement Amount: $55,000.00 Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney Payable to: Stephen L. Richards, Law Offices of Stephen L. Richards Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: allegations of malicious prosecution
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2234

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2234
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report (SAO Workers Comp)
Title: REPORT Department: Civil Actions Bureau Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office - Litigated Settlements & Awards Report Period: March 14, 2023 to April 3, 2024 Summary: Authorization to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements and Awards
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

24-2239

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:37:59 GMT

File #: 24-2239
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments - Risk Management Settlements Report Period: 03/01/2024 - 03/31/2024 Summary: Authority to pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2237

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2237
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 02/01/2024 - 02/29/2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending February 2024. Payments total $1,388,327.92
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-2207

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2207
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Patient Arrestee Claims Report Period: Month ending February 29, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestees Claims for the month ending February 29, 2024. Payment’s total: $28,936.89
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

24-2206

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-2206
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending February 29, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending February 29, 2024. Payment’s total: $16,583.07
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

24-1962

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-1962
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending March 31, 2024 Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 3/31/2024 - Total Recovery: $4,342.03 - Number of Recoveries: 2
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

24-2587

Wed, 01 May 2024 13:03:42 GMT

File #: 24-2587
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Comptroller Office Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Report Period: Three-month period ended February 29, 2024 Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the three-month period ended February 29, 2024, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

24-1412

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:53:58 GMT

File #: 24-1412
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: March-April 2024 Summary:
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

24-2103

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 18:13:41 GMT

File #: 24-2103
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION ALLOCATION MODIFICATION OF THE DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS, in August 2022, the State of Texas started a coordinated effort of funding buses to transport new arrivals to the United States at the southwest border to various cities across the country with a focus on Chicago; and WHEREAS, the unannounced nature of bus arrivals created an unsafe and chaotic situation leading local government entities to respond to this humanitarian crisis; and WHEREAS, Cook County and Cook County Health have assisted the City of Chicago since the inception of the new arrivals operation with emergency management support and Cook County Health standing up a new clinic at Belmont Cragin exclusively to care for over 24,000 new arrival patients; and WHEREAS, there was a drastic increase in buses sent to Chicago with a peak of 15 buses in a single day and over 2,800 individual new arrivals in one week in September 2023; and WHEREAS, this influx caused overcrowding at Chicago Police Department precinct locations and the need for several additional shelte
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass