<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Board of Commissioners on 2/5/2026 at 9:00 AM</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=1386242&amp;GUID=602381E1-E3E4-42EA-A93A-EC14284E2707</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://cook-county.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;ID=1386242&amp;GUID=602381E1-E3E4-42EA-A93A-EC14284E2707&amp;Title=Board+of+Commissioners+of+Cook+County+-+Meeting+of+Board+of+Commissioners+on+2%2F5%2F2026+at+9%3A00+AM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>26-0646</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862571&amp;GUID=0AC7BCB6-A750-43D3-9B75-ADB7D0C3974A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0AC7BCB6-A750-43D3-9B75-ADB7D0C3974A-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0646&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Transfer of Funds&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS

Department:  District 5 - Board of Commissioners  

Request:  Direct Approval  

Reason:  To supplement funding for Professional Services 

From Account(s):  11000.1085.13920.501010, Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees, $30,000.00

To Account(s):  11000.1085.13920.520830, Professional Services $30,000.00  

Total Amount of Transfer:  $30,000.00  

On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations?  What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date?

12/1/2025 - 1399.42  

How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified?  List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds. 

Staff projections created a surplus in Salaries/Wages   

Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that will be deferred, delayed, or canceled as a result of the reduction in available spending authority that will re&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Transfer of Funds</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0685</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862575&amp;GUID=669FE381-7AEA-45B0-A134-3FA69548661E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669FE381-7AEA-45B0-A134-3FA69548661E-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0685&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Bureau of Finance  

Report Title:  Quarterly Update of the Long-term Revenue Forecast 

Report Period:  FY2025-FY2030  

Summary:  The following report provides an update between the Long-Term Financial Plan provided to the Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission and posted on the County’s website in October 2025, and the most up-to-date forecast. This report includes a variance analysis comparing the two forecasts and provides an explanation for any significant variances. A summary of the impact of the revenue projections and our long-term expense projections on both the General and Health Funds is also included. We conclude with FY2026 project plans and an update on recent regional and relevant economic activity.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0686</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862576&amp;GUID=2A823B95-E288-4A7B-BB22-4A71991B8B8C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2A823B95-E288-4A7B-BB22-4A71991B8B8C-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0686&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Bureau of Finance  

Report Title:  Covid-19 Financial Response Report  

Report Period:  3/1/2020 - 1/9/2026  

Summary:  This report serves as an update on Cook County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), FEMA PA and ERA fund use for COVID-19 efforts. It covers activity for the period from 3/1/2020, through 1/9/2026. This report includes updates on the County’s FEMA PA, Emergency Rental Assistance and American Rescue Plan Act grant allocations.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0699</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862578&amp;GUID=5B2EA94A-E3E1-44E4-96C1-C737A45419DA</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5B2EA94A-E3E1-44E4-96C1-C737A45419DA-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0699&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Department of Budget and Management Services  

Report Title:  Capital Improvements and Equipment Funding and Project Reports

Report Period:  December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025  

Summary:  Pursuant to Section 16 of the FY2025 Annual Appropriations Bill, please find enclosed preliminary FY2025 Year-end Capital Improvements and Equipment Funding and Project Reports. The preliminary reports outline adjustments to capital funding that occurred during, and the unencumbered balances that exist in the Capital Improvement and Capital Equipment funds at the end of, the 4th Quarter of FY2025.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0718</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862582&amp;GUID=B585CE8B-4A65-460C-AC0D-647DA8CB15D2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B585CE8B-4A65-460C-AC0D-647DA8CB15D2-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0718&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Comptroller’s Office

Report Title:  Bills and Claims Report

Report Period:  12/23/2025-1/12/2026

Summary:  This report to be received and filed is to comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k). 

The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials and equipment and for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include: 

1. The name of the Vendor; 
2. A brief description of the product or service provided; 
3. The name of the Using Department and budgetary account from which the funds are being drawn; and 
4. The contract number under which the payment is being made.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0490</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862551&amp;GUID=73623521-EE90-43D8-981F-97ADC33602E8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">73623521-EE90-43D8-981F-97ADC33602E8-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0490&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment &lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): Countywide  

Vendor: ODP Business Solutions LLC, Boca Raton, Florida  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract   

Good(s) or Service(s): Office Supplies (Office Supply Products and Furniture) 

Original Contract Period: 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options  

Proposed Amendment Type: Increase 

Proposed Contract Period:  10/1/2025 - 9/30/2026  

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:  $5,227,864.14

Original Approval (Board or Procurement):  Board, 9/23/2021, $4,077,865.14 

Increase Requested:  1,000,000.00 

Previous Board Increase(s):   12/19/2024, $1,000,000.00 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): CPO, 6/7/2024 - $149,999.00 

Previous Board Renewals:   12/19/2024 - one-year renewal (10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 )

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals:   1/16/26 (10/1/25-9/30/26 )

Previous Board Extension(s):  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s):  N/A

Potential Fiscal Impact:  N/A

Accounts: OCPO: &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment </category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0651</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862572&amp;GUID=EADCCA36-F09C-491D-86F1-63F182CE4D9F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EADCCA36-F09C-491D-86F1-63F182CE4D9F-2026-02-20-21-24-42</guid><description>File #: 26-0651&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Grant Award Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT

Department:  Cook County Health 

Grantee:  Cook County Health

Grantor:  Chicago Department of Public Health

Request:  Authorization to increase  

Purpose:  Population Centered Health Homes - CDC-HIV Services

Supplemental Grant Amount:  $176,555.00

Grant Period:  1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025

Extension Period:  N/A 

Fiscal Impact:  None

Accounts:  N/A

Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant:  2/5/2025 

Previous Grant Amount:  $126,111.00

Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.

Summary:  This is a formal request to increase the appropriation in FY26 in the amount of $176,555.00 for Program #54707 for a total amount of $302,666.00.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Grant Award Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:24:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0733</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862583&amp;GUID=A10906AF-0F0C-488F-8D19-1F57E949D4BB</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A10906AF-0F0C-488F-8D19-1F57E949D4BB-2026-03-06-16-45-23</guid><description>File #: 26-0733&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH)  

Report Title:  CCDPH Quarterly Report -Q1 2026  

Report Period:  Q1 2026  

Summary:  CCDPH first quarter report, 2026&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:45:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0420</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862548&amp;GUID=3522C3F6-D9AD-4DA6-A0AB-01C87AC75FCE</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3522C3F6-D9AD-4DA6-A0AB-01C87AC75FCE-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0420&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Bureau of Administration, Fleet Management  

Vendor:  Sutton Ford, Matteson, Illinois   

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):  Purchase of 2026 Ford Bronco Sport  

Contract Value:  $380,256.00   

Contract period:  2/16/2026 - 2/15/2028  

Contract Utilization: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The Prime vendor is a Certified MBE.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $380,256.00   

Accounts: 11569.1335.21120.560265 (Clerk of the Circuit Court); 11569.1326.21120.560265 (Juvenile Probation); 11620.1250.21120.560265 (States Attorney); 11569.1021.21120.560265 (VACCC)

Contract Number(s):  2525-10301 

Summary:  This contract will allow County agencies to purchase 12, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 (non-hybrid) vehicles. Each vehicle costs $31,688.00; Clerk of the Circuit Court has two (2) vehicle counts totaling $63,376.00, Juvenile Probation has two (2) vehicle counts totaling $63,376.00, States Attorney has five (5) vehicle coun&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0557</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862560&amp;GUID=A1B4734E-68F4-4477-913E-7E5EC2377476</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A1B4734E-68F4-4477-913E-7E5EC2377476-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0557&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Bureau of Administration, Printing and Graphic Services   

Vendor:  Konica Minolta Business U.S.A., Inc., Chicago, Illinois   

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):  Lease of High-Speed Digital Copiers   

Contract Value:  Not to Exceed $1,205,086.20    

Contract period:  3/1/2026 - 2/28/2031  

Contract Utilization: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $200,847.70, FY 2027 $241,017.24, FY 2028 $241,017.24, FY 2029 $241,017.24, FY 2030 $241,017.24, FY 2031 $40,169.54   

Accounts: 11000.1490.33830.540130

Contract Number(s):  2602-12020  

Summary:  Printing and Graphic Services  (PGS) requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Konica Minolta Business U.S.A., Inc. for Lease of High-Speed Digital Copiers.   

Lease of 4 digital printers used by Printing and Graphic Services (PGS) to produce printed material for Cook County Departments.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0624</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862566&amp;GUID=AE7EA979-AF73-4A55-8B45-9BD360446366</link><guid isPermaLink="false">AE7EA979-AF73-4A55-8B45-9BD360446366-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0624&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Environment and Sustainability 

Vendor:  Various Vendors, See “Summary” Below

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):  Environmental Services  (Task Orders)

Contract Value:  Not-to-Exceed $6,659,000.00

Contract period:  3/1/2026 - 2/28/2031 with two (2) one-year renewal options 

Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY2026 $1,000,000.00; FY2027 $1,291,800.00; FY2028 $1,291,800.00; FY2029 $1,291,800.00; FY2030 $1,391,800.00; FY2031 $391,800.00 

Accounts: (11273.1161.35000.520830.00000.00000), (11286.1161.60977.520830.00000.00000), (11900.1161.54836.520830.00000.00000), (11286.1161.64679.520830.00000.00000)

Contract Number(s):  2523-01040 

Summary:  The Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) respectfully requests authorization to enter into contracts with qualified firms to provide environmental services. Funding for &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0329</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862544&amp;GUID=4E75D7D2-AFA4-492B-B2CA-AF846FC57565</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4E75D7D2-AFA4-492B-B2CA-AF846FC57565-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0329&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Department of Transportation and Highways

Report Title:  Cook County Safety Action Plan  

Report Period:  2025

Action:   Refer to Committee 

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highway respectfully submits the Cook County Safety Action Plan (SAP). The SAP was developed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) in partnership with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH). The SAP is a roadmap for improving traffic safety by reducing the risk of death and serious injury on all public roads in Cook County, particularly for people walking and biking and for communities with disproportionately excessive crash rates. By combining community experiences and data analysis. The SAP identifies practical actions and innovative solutions to make roads within Cook County safer for all. Presentation to follow.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0336</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862545&amp;GUID=A98612C2-A5C0-4BD1-9458-E1118ED684FF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A98612C2-A5C0-4BD1-9458-E1118ED684FF-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0336&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Grant Award&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD 

Department:  Department of Transportation and Highways

Grantee:  Cook County 

Grantor:  Illinois Department of Transportation  

Request: Authorization to accept grant  

Purpose:  Cook County received $500,000.00 in 2024 Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds to prepare detailed design engineering plans for the Burnham Multimodal Connector Bridge, a grade -separated pedestrian and bicyclist bridge over multiple railroad tracks in the Village of Burnham and City of Chicago  

Grant Amount:  $500,000.00  

Grant Period:  5 years from date of execution of the funding agreement

Fiscal Impact:  FY26 $0.00; FY27 $300,000.00; FY28 $200,000.00   

Accounts: No cash match required. 11900.1500.54868.521536 (Grant Fund). 

Concurrences: 
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This $500,000.00 grant award from the Illinois Department of Transpo&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Grant Award</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0337</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862546&amp;GUID=CCEFD10A-437E-4E73-A5FA-267601B9D4E8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">CCEFD10A-437E-4E73-A5FA-267601B9D4E8-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0337&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Grant Award&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD 

Department:  Department of Transportation and Highways

Grantee:  Cook County  

Grantor:  Illinois Department of Transportation  

Request: Authorization to accept grant  

Purpose:  The Department is the recipient of $5,000,000.00 in 2024 Local Project Funding (LPF) grant funds for the improvement of Touhy Avenue from Elmhurst Road to Mt. Prospect Road in the Village of Elk Grove Village, City of Des Plaines and City of Chicago and in coordination with the Illinois Tollway and the municipalities.  

Grant Amount:  $5,000,000.00 

Grant Period:  7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement 

Fiscal Impact:  FY26 $0.00; FY27 $2,000,000.00; FY28 $3,000,000.00   

Accounts: No cash match required. 11900.1500.54869.521536 (Grant Fund).

Concurrences: 
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This grant award of $5,000,000.00 suppor&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Grant Award</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0338</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862547&amp;GUID=0814C67F-B7EE-4F67-98B8-BC39925401B2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0814C67F-B7EE-4F67-98B8-BC39925401B2-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0338&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Grant Award&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD 

Department:  Department of Transportation and Highways

Grantee:  Cook County  

Grantor:  Illinois Department of Transportation  

Request: Authorization to accept grant  

Purpose:  The Department of Transportation and Highways is the recipient of $800,000.00 in Transportation Alternatives Program - Local (TAP-L) for the preliminary and environmental (Phase I) study to extend the Des Plaines River Trail between the CTA Forest Park Blue Line station and the Salt Creek Trail near 26th Street in the Village of North Riverside. The scope of the project includes identifying connections to the Illinois Prairie Path and the Salt Creek Trail, and the improvements will extend through the Villages of Forest Park, Maywood, North Riverside, as well as unincorporated Proviso Township. 

Grant Amount:  $800,000.00  

Grant Period:  10/1/2026 - 9/30/2028 

Fiscal Impact:  FY26 $0.00; FY27 $400,000.00; FY28 $400,000.00  

Accounts: No cash match required. 11900.1500.54870.521536 (Grant Fund).

Concurrences: 
The Budget Department has received all requisi&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Grant Award</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0454</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862549&amp;GUID=E0828083-E993-4D43-8A65-D03D41928661</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E0828083-E993-4D43-8A65-D03D41928661-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0454&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Grant Award&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD 

Department:  Department of Transportation and Highways 

Grantee:  Cook County  

Grantor:  Illinois Department of Transportation  

Request: Authorization to accept grant  

Purpose:  The Department is the recipient of $6,441,650.00 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant funds for the improvement of Touhy Avenue from Elmhurst Road to Mt. Prospect Road in the Village of Elk Grove Village, City of Des Plaines and City of Chicago and in coordination with the Illinois Tollway and the municipalities.  

Grant Amount:  $6,441,650.00  

Grant Period:  7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement 

Fiscal Impact:  FY26 $0.00; FY27 $3,000,000.00; FY28 $3,441,650.00   

Accounts: No cash match required. 11900.1500.53665.521536 (Grant Fund). 

Concurrences: 
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award acceptance. This grant aw&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Grant Award</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0493</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862552&amp;GUID=21516FAE-6609-4E5D-9C6B-D347105CC764</link><guid isPermaLink="false">21516FAE-6609-4E5D-9C6B-D347105CC764-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0493&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Improvement Resolution (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type:  Motor Fuel Tax Project  

Request:  Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds  

Project:  Lower Des Plaines River Trail Study Extension

Location:  Village of Brookfield, Village of La Grange Park, Village of Lyons, Village of Riverside, Riverside Township, Illinois and the Forest Preserve of Cook County

Section:  24-LDPRT-00-BT

County Board District(s):  16, 17 

Centerline Mileage:  N/A 

Fiscal Impact:  $300,000.00   

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for the extension of the Des Plaines River Trail in the Villages of Brookfield, LaGrange Park, Lyons, and Riverside, Riverside Township, and the Forest Preserves of Cook County in Cook County. Work includes preliminary engineering and an environmental (Phase I) study.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Improvement Resolution (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0501</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862553&amp;GUID=4ABD063B-5F92-4B6B-95F3-5FA4D5A783CB</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4ABD063B-5F92-4B6B-95F3-5FA4D5A783CB-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0501&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  HR Green, Inc., Aurora, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.

Good(s) or Service(s):  Preliminary Engineering Services and Preparation of Phase I Studies

Location:  Countywide  

Section:  25-6PESV-03-ES

Contract Value:  $3,500,000.00

Contract period:  4/1/2026 - 3/31/2031  

Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $500,000.00; FY 2027 $700,000.00; FY 2028 $700,000.00; FY 2029 $700,000.00; FY 2030 $700,000.00; FY 2031 $200,000.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Contract Number(s):  2561-03172A

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and HR Green, Inc., of Aurora, Illinois. 

This is a task order-based contract under which the vendor wi&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0502</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862554&amp;GUID=6C0C1D36-55F7-4F40-B2AF-239CCF472714</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6C0C1D36-55F7-4F40-B2AF-239CCF472714-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0502&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.

Good(s) or Service(s):  Preliminary Engineering Services and Preparation of Phase I Studies

Location:  Countywide  

Section:  25-6PESV-04-ES

Contract Value:  $3,500,000.00

Contract period:  4/1/2026 - 3/31/2031  

Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $500,000.00; FY 2027 $700,000.00; FY 2028 $700,000.00; FY 2029 $700,000.00; FY 2030 $700,000.00; FY 2031 $200,000.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Contract Number(s):  2561-03172B

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Kimley-Horn &amp; Associates, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois. 

This is a task order-base&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0503</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862555&amp;GUID=B665CF3C-2070-4779-A2BF-D4D5DCC7A433</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B665CF3C-2070-4779-A2BF-D4D5DCC7A433-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0503&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  Peralte-Clark, LLC, Arlington Heights, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.

Good(s) or Service(s):  Preliminary Engineering Services and Preparation of Phase I Studies

Location:  Countywide  

Section:  25-6PESV-05-ES

Contract Value:  $3,500,000.00 

Contract period:  4/1/2026 - 3/31/2031  

Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. The Prime Vendor is a Certified MBE.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $500,000.00; FY 2027 $700,000.00; FY 2028 $700,000.00; FY 2029 $700,000.00; FY 2030 $700,000.00; FY 2031 $200,000.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Contract Number(s):  2561-03172C

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Peralte-Clark, LLC, of Arlington Heights, Illinoi&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0505</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862556&amp;GUID=0A270A73-E085-4C74-B85D-AEBD025DA22E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0A270A73-E085-4C74-B85D-AEBD025DA22E-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0505&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  GFT Infrastructure, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.

Good(s) or Service(s):  Professional Engineering Services and Preparation of Phase I Study

Location:  Village of Riverside, Illinois 

Section:  24-W8825-00-BR

Contract Value:  $1,511,824.00

Contract period:  4/1/2026 - 3/31/2030

Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority - and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $600,000.00; FY 2027 $600,000.00; FY 2028 $311,824.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 

Contract Number(s):  2405-09261C

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and GFT Infrastructure, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. 

Under this contract, GFT Infrastructure, Inc. will prepare a preliminary engineering and envi&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0521</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862557&amp;GUID=7D6929B9-029A-4659-A86E-000401E293B9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7D6929B9-029A-4659-A86E-000401E293B9-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0521&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Improvement Resolution (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type:  Motor Fuel Tax Project  

Request:  Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds  

Project:  Barrypoint Road Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Location:  Village of Riverside, Illinois

Section:  24-W8825-00-BR

County Board District(s):  16 

Centerline Mileage:  N/A 

Fiscal Impact:  $1,900,000.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for the Barrypoint Road Bridge over the Des Plaines River Project which includes preliminary engineering for the removal and replacement of the Barrypoint Road Bridge in the Village of Riverside in Cook County.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Improvement Resolution (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0522</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862558&amp;GUID=F72C6A60-BAC8-4035-995B-42CF4487109A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">F72C6A60-BAC8-4035-995B-42CF4487109A-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0522&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Improvement Resolution (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type:  Motor Fuel Tax Project  

Request:  Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds  

Project:  Lake-Cook Road Bridge Deck Replacements

Location:  Village of Deerfield, Village of Northbrook, and the Village of Palatine, Illinois

Section:  24-A5011-08-BR

County Board District(s):  14 

Centerline Mileage:  N/A 

Fiscal Impact:  $1,500,000.00 (FY26 = $500,000.00; FY27 = $500,000.00; FY28 = $500,000.00)   

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for the Lake-Cook Road Bridge Deck Replacements which includes preliminary engineering for the replacement of concrete bridge decks, in the Villages of Deerfield, Northbrook, and Palatine in Cook County.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Improvement Resolution (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0556</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862559&amp;GUID=60353973-A71F-4039-B934-969FA799892F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60353973-A71F-4039-B934-969FA799892F-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0556&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Transportation and Highways

Report Title:  Bureau of Construction Status Report

Report Period:  12/1/2025 to 12/31/2025

Action: Receive and File

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the status report be received and filed for Construction for the month of December 2025.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0636</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862567&amp;GUID=C58868FF-5783-45B1-AC65-F1D7C920AB66</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C58868FF-5783-45B1-AC65-F1D7C920AB66-2026-03-03-16-04-49</guid><description>File #: 26-0636&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Bureau of Asset Management  

Vendor:  Ameresco, Inc., Framingham, Massachusetts  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):  Energy Consultant Services for Natural Gas and Electricity for County Owned and Leased Facilities  

Contract Value:  $619,902.96  

Contract period:  4/1/2026 - 3/31/2029, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option  

Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $135,333.28, FY 2027 $204,587.92, FY 2028 $209,474.72, FY 2029 $70,507.04

Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105.00000.00000
11569.1031.11190.560107.00000.00000
Capital Improvement Program

Contract Number(s):  2521-03183 

Summary:  This contract will allow the Bureau of Asset Management to receive Energy Consultant services for natural gas and electricity at County owned and leased facilities.

The vendor’s responsibilities will include:

1.	Developin&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:04:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0677</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862574&amp;GUID=8B610058-8332-4F41-BA33-960711990459</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8B610058-8332-4F41-BA33-960711990459-2026-03-03-16-04-49</guid><description>File #: 26-0677&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment &lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Department of Capital Planning and Policy  

Vendor:  Trane, U.S. Inc.  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  HVAC design, products, installation, services, and related products and services for Board-approved Capital Improvement Projects.  

Original Contract Period: 4/1/2023 - 8/31/2027, with one (1), five (5) year renewal option

Proposed Amendment Type: Increase

Proposed Contract Period:  N/A 

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:  $36,995,075.75 

Original Approval (Board or Procurement):  Board, 6/29/2023, $36,995,075.75 

Increase Requested:  $26,504,019.00 

Previous Board Increase(s):  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A 

Previous Board Renewals:  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals:  N/A 

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment </category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:04:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0712</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862579&amp;GUID=0D2A2F85-47F7-4599-9E02-2ADE86BF99B1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0D2A2F85-47F7-4599-9E02-2ADE86BF99B1-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0712&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

Sibelco Glass Chicago, LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: 

Applicant: Sibelco Glass Chicago, LLC

Address: 999 Anderson Ave, Chicago Ridge, Illinois 

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Chicago Ridge 

Cook County District: 6th District   

Permanent Index Number: 24-07-409-006-0000 24-07-409-011-0000, 24-07-410-001-0000, 24-07-410-002-0000, 24-07-410-003-0000, 24-07-410-005-0000, 24-07-410-006-0000, 24-07-410-010-0000, 24-07-410-015-0000, 24-07-410-016-0000 24-07-410-021-0000, 24-07-410-022-0000, 24-07-410-023-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Chicago Ridge Resolution No. 25-06-06

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: One (1) month vacant 

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes  

Proposed use of property:  Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and distribution

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes  &lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0714</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862580&amp;GUID=D5C16374-82FC-4652-8E05-E850B7DECD25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D5C16374-82FC-4652-8E05-E850B7DECD25-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0714&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

C4T Properties, LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: 

Applicant: C4T Properties, LLC

Address: 1982 Lunt Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village 

Cook County District: 15th District    

Permanent Index Number: 08-35-104-045-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove, Resolution No. 85-24

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Three (3)  months vacant 

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes   

Proposed use of property:    Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing  and distribution    

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and

WHEREAS, the Cook Cou&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0715</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862581&amp;GUID=77F3FC3D-46B0-411C-90B3-1CACF70325E9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">77F3FC3D-46B0-411C-90B3-1CACF70325E9-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0715&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for Value&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

SFG ISF TP Chicago Ridge, LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: 

Applicant: SFG ISF TP Chicago Ridge, LLC

Address: 6301 W. 101st Street, Chicago Ridge, Illinois  

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Chicago Ridge 

Cook County District: 6th District Number 

Permanent Index Number: 24-08-317-021-0000 and 24-08-317-022-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Chicago Ridge Resolution No. 24-09-10

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 16 months vacant 

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes or No 

Proposed use of property:  Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and distribution  

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes   

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industr&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for Value</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0579</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862561&amp;GUID=D82A7ED2-42D5-4F0F-B0C7-2B9A18385EB2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D82A7ED2-42D5-4F0F-B0C7-2B9A18385EB2-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0579&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Bureau of Human Resources 

Report Title:  Bureau of Human Resources Hiring Timeline Report  

Report Period:  4th Quarter FY 2025  

Summary:  This report provides a quarterly analysis of the Bureau of Human Resources’ hiring timeline showing the amount of time it takes to fill vacant positions. The timeline begins with the date the completed hiring request is submitted to the Bureau of Human Resources and ends with an employee’s first day of employment.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0582</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862563&amp;GUID=5769868C-FD7A-416E-8B66-93F7B750FE30</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5769868C-FD7A-416E-8B66-93F7B750FE30-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0582&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Bureau of Human Resources 

Report Title:  Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports  

Report Period:  Pay Period 25: November 16, 2026 - November 29, 2025
                           Pay Period 26: November 30, 2025 - December 13, 2025 

Summary:  This report lists all new hires and terminations of employees in executive, administrative or professional positions, Grades 17 through 24, and employees in such positions who have transferred positions, received salary adjustments, whose positions have been transferred or reclassified, or employees who are hired into positions as Seasonal Work Employees, Extra Employees, Extra Employees for Special Activities and Employees per Court Order.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0034</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862542&amp;GUID=46D080C8-1A9B-45D0-9225-E198DDE10FE7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">46D080C8-1A9B-45D0-9225-E198DDE10FE7-2026-03-04-23-15-45</guid><description>File #: 26-0034&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Bureau of Technology

Vendor:  	
Various Law Firms:
Clark Hill, Chicago, Illinois 
Norton Rose Fulbright, Chicago, Illinois 

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):   Technology Related Legal Services 

Contract Value:  Program: $907,731.00

Contract period:  All contracts: 2/15/2026 - 2/14/2029 3/25/2026 - 3/24/2029 with two (2) one-year renewal options 

Contract Utilization: 
2508-12101A- Clark Hill: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full MWBE Waiver
 2508-12101B - Norton Rose Fulbright: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full MWBE Waiver.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 Spend Authority: $102,577.00 (BOT) &amp; $200,000.00 (Sheriff); FY 2027 Spend Authority: $102,577.00 (BOT) &amp; $200,000.00 (Sheriff); FY 2028 Spend Authority: $102,577.00 (BOT) &amp; $200,000.00 (Sheriff)

Accounts: 11000.1009.35805.520830.00000.00000 (BOT), 11100.1214.15530.521054 (CCSO)

Contract Number(s):  &lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:15:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0602</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862564&amp;GUID=5734A034-2084-4E3D-A340-54B8A0C7C67F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5734A034-2084-4E3D-A340-54B8A0C7C67F-2026-03-04-19-45-57</guid><description>File #: 26-0602&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract (Technology)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)

Department(s): Bureau of Technology 

Vendor:  Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington 

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract

Good(s) or Service(s):  Countywide technical support and technical services 

Contract Value:  $4,760,239.20

Contract period:  4/1/2026 - 3/31/2029 

Contract Utilization: The contract-specific goal set on this contract is zero.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  

Agency	FY 26 Spend	FY 27 Spend	FY 28 Spend	 FY 29 Spend
State's Attorney	$121532.45	$219,616.42	$227,278.98	$86,808.90

Sheriff	$308,863.63	$329,449.94	$347,195.02	$128,693.18

Bureau of Technology	$343,916.44	$360,527.36	$373,655.62	$143,298.52

County Clerk	$76,286.69	$79,581.15	$82,510.25	$31,786.12

Circuit Court	$124,658.01	$131,539.52	$136,594.86	$51,940.84

Assessor	$90,264.78	$94,187.65	$97,370.93	$37,610.33

Chief Judge	$171,902.70	$181,819.04	$189,300.28	$71,626.13

Treasurer	$187,087.67	$196,385.95	$201,904.96	$77,953.20

Total	$1,511,324.27	$1,593,107.03	$1,6&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract (Technology)</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:45:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0614</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862565&amp;GUID=DA0D5D03-04A5-48DA-A5C6-5602BEC80D58</link><guid isPermaLink="false">DA0D5D03-04A5-48DA-A5C6-5602BEC80D58-2026-03-04-19-45-57</guid><description>File #: 26-0614&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment (Technology)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)

Department(s):  Bureau of Technology 

Vendor:  International Business Machines Corporation dba IBM Corporation, Armonk, New York 

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Consulting Services for Enterprise Service Business (ESB) Services 

Original Contract Period: 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2026, with two (2), one-year renewal options

Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase

Proposed Contract Period:  Renewal period 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2028 

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:  $4,411,115.00 

Original Approval (Board or Procurement):  Board, 6/24/2021, $4,411,115.00 

Increase Requested:  $2,131,044.00 

Previous Board Increase(s):  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A 

Previous Board Renewals:  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals:  N/A 

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-Owned Busi&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment (Technology)</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:45:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0644</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862569&amp;GUID=EC5C5722-E006-4C4F-9226-8B73908942D2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EC5C5722-E006-4C4F-9226-8B73908942D2-2026-03-04-19-45-57</guid><description>File #: 26-0644&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Bureau of Technology 

Report Title:  Chief Information Security Officer Report 

Report Period:  Fiscal Year 2025 

Summary:  This report provides an update on Agencies’ adoption of the information Security Framework and a summary of advice and recommendations for each Agency.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:45:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0645</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862570&amp;GUID=6B3A1682-EB2D-41A7-9815-4E1C1AE4B7F4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6B3A1682-EB2D-41A7-9815-4E1C1AE4B7F4-2026-03-04-19-45-57</guid><description>File #: 26-0645&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Bureau of Technology 

Report Title:  Information Technology Projects Report 

Report Period:  September 2025 - March 2026 

Summary:  A report provided by Offices Under the President, represented by the Bureau of Technology and all other separately elected offices providing semi-annual updates to the Cook County Technology and Innovation committee of the Board of Commissioners regarding information technology projects related to their offices’ strategic initiatives.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:45:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0483</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862550&amp;GUID=1473EE36-98D2-43AC-89BF-392BDF07B960</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1473EE36-98D2-43AC-89BF-392BDF07B960-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0483&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment &lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Office of the Chief Judge  

Vendor:  Ready Made Staffing, Inc., Chicago, Illinois  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  In-Person Foreign Language Judicial Interpreting Services  

Original Contract Period: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2028, with two (2), one-year renewal options

Proposed Amendment Type: Increase

Proposed Contract Period:   N/A  

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:  $1,749,150.00 

Original Approval (Board or Procurement):  Board, 2/9/2023, $1,749,150.00 

Increase Requested:  $1,562,335.56 

Previous Board Increase(s):  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A 

Previous Board Renewals:  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals:  N/A 

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Contract Utilization: The Contract-Specific goal set on this contract is Zero.

Potential Fiscal Impact:  FY 2026 $646,483.68, FY 2027 $646,483.68, FY 2028 $269,368.20 

Acco&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment </category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0580</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862562&amp;GUID=68B804DA-0FC2-4DFF-9166-C4BE47447745</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68B804DA-0FC2-4DFF-9166-C4BE47447745-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0580&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment &lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Circuit Court of Cook County  

Vendor:  Black Dog Foods, LLC, Lyons, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew, and increase contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Dry and Canned Goods 

Original Contract Period: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024, with three (3), one-year renewal options

Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase

Proposed Contract Period:  Renewal period 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2027  

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:  $3,034,711.00

Original Approval (Board or Procurement):  Board, 4/27/2023, $2,059,603.00

Increase Requested:  $1,200,186.00

Previous Board Increase(s):  3/13/2025, $975,108.00

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s):  N/A 

Previous Board Renewals:   3/13/2025, (5/1/2025 - 4/30/2026)

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals:   1/25/2024, (5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025) 

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s):  N/A

Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minor&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment </category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0670</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862573&amp;GUID=0A4F150F-FA5B-402F-B9BE-99E02AF2D72C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0A4F150F-FA5B-402F-B9BE-99E02AF2D72C-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0670&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Payment Approval&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s):  County Clerk  

Action:  For Payment Only 

Payee:  Computer Products &amp; Supplies International Inc., Crystal Lake, Illinois 

Good(s) or Service(s):  Office Supplies 

Fiscal Impact:  $5,747.93

Accounts:  11306.1110.15050.531690 

Contract Number(s):  N/A

Summary:  The County Clerk’s Office is requesting approval of payment to Computer Products &amp; Supplies International Inc. for various Department purchases of office supplies. This request is for a payment that resulted from orders exceeding the established threshold.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve as amended in the errata&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Payment Approval</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0691</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862577&amp;GUID=8E0B675E-1B41-47DC-9034-47D4D7978E80</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8E0B675E-1B41-47DC-9034-47D4D7978E80-2026-03-05-18-46-38</guid><description>File #: 26-0691&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Office of the Independent Inspector General 

Report Title:  Independent Inspector General Quarterly Report, 4th Quarter 2025  

Report Period:  October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 

Summary:  This report was written in accordance with Section 2-287 of the Independent Inspector General Ordinance, Cook County, Ill., Ordinances 07-O-52 (2007) (“OIIG Ordinance”), to apprise the President and the County Board of the activities of this office during the time period beginning 10/1/2025 through 12/31/2025. It is being placed on the County Board meeting agenda for receipt and file or referral to the Litigation Committee pursuant to Section 2-287 of the OIIG Ordinance..&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:46:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0221</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862543&amp;GUID=00F30955-5D5C-4483-B8E4-713E94AD6E2D</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00F30955-5D5C-4483-B8E4-713E94AD6E2D-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0221&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Cook County Sheriff’s Office 

Vendor:  ABC Automotive Electronics, Berwyn, Illinois 

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):  Removal and Installation of Aftermarket Equipment in Leased Vehicles 

Contract Value:  $271,750.10

Contract period:  2/15/2026- 2/14/2029, with one (1) two-year renewal option  

Contract Utilization: The contract-specific goal set on this contract is zero.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $60,389.00, FY 2027 $90,583.00, FY2028 $90,583.00, FY2029 $30,195.00

Accounts: 11900.1210.53650.530267 (Institutional Supply) 

Contract Number(s):  2517-01314  

Summary:  The Cook County Sheriff’s Office requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with ABC Automotive Electronics, Berwyn, Illinois to provide removal and installation of aftermarket equipment services for the Sheriff’s Office leased vehicles. This contract will allow for retrofitting of police vehicle equipment into app&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0597</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7800783&amp;GUID=7E98FE8C-EEAD-4398-AD1F-E3C61FCDB339</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7E98FE8C-EEAD-4398-AD1F-E3C61FCDB339-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0597&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

ENERGY BENCHMARKING

BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THAT CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I- IN GENERAL, SECTION 2.8 OF THE COOK COUNTY CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sec. 2-8. Cook County Building Energy Benchmarking.

(a)	Definitions. The following terms used in this Section, shall have the meanings set forth below: 

Benchmarking means to track and input a building's energy and water consumption data, greenhouse gas emissions, and other relevant building information for 12 consecutive months, as required by the benchmarking tool, to quantify the building's energy use operational footprint. 

Benchmarking Tool means the website-based software, commonly known as "ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager", developed and maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to track and assess the relative energy use of buildings nationwide. This term also applies to any successor system thereto, including any change or addition made to such tool by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. 

Buildin&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0558</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797667&amp;GUID=C0D23EF1-55DD-4604-82F5-FB829698761B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C0D23EF1-55DD-4604-82F5-FB829698761B-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0558&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for Value&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

Hanover Displays Inc.  6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: 

Applicant: Hanover Displays Inc. 

Address: 2400 East Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village

Cook County District: 17th District  

Permanent Index Number: 08-35-404-065-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove Village,  Resolution No. 56-24

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 19 months vacant 

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes or No 

Proposed use of property:  Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing  and distribution   

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes    

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and

WHEREAS&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for Value</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0559</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797668&amp;GUID=040ACEB6-CD2D-4C44-958C-8D0A43B13962</link><guid isPermaLink="false">040ACEB6-CD2D-4C44-958C-8D0A43B13962-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0559&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WINONA 9505, LLC, Noga Food Inc. 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: 

Applicant: WINONA 9505, LLC, Noga Food Inc.

Address: 9505 Winona Avenue, Schiller Park, Illinois

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Leyden

Cook County District: 17th District    

Permanent Index Number: 12-10-300-042-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Schiller Park Resolution No. 21-24

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 11months vacant 

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes   

Proposed use of property:  Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and distribution

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes    

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and

WHEREAS, the Cook Co&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0560</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797669&amp;GUID=9F312DCE-7AC7-4F2C-8F7A-243242C49B66</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9F312DCE-7AC7-4F2C-8F7A-243242C49B66-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0560&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

Lavax, Inc. or Its Assignee 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: 

Applicant: Lavax, Inc. or Its Assignee

Address: 330 W Campus, Arlington Heights, Illinois 

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Arlington Heights

Cook County District: 14th District    

Permanent Index Number: 03-07-204-005-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Arlington Heights Resolution No. R2024-20

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Six (6) months vacant 

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes 

Proposed use of property:  Industrial use - for manufacturing, research and development, warehousing and distribution of its products.

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes    

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0622</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862434&amp;GUID=29201C0B-0325-431B-A062-8BD30658CCE1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">29201C0B-0325-431B-A062-8BD30658CCE1-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0622&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Office of the Chief Judge 

Report Title:  Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment

Report Period:  December 20, 2025 - January 8, 2026 

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.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0689</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862441&amp;GUID=EFDD0DCE-E2AF-41DF-B063-1D203AC3AF6C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EFDD0DCE-E2AF-41DF-B063-1D203AC3AF6C-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0689&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Special Court Orders&lt;br /&gt;Title: Firm:   Law Office of Karla Fiaoni
Attorney(s):  Karla M. Fiaoni
Case Name:   In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s):   99 CR 2602001 &amp; 99 CR 2602002
Date of This Order:  01/09/2026 
Time period: 11/22/2025 - 01/09/2026
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses:   $5,543.75
Paid to Date: $255,578.91
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Special Court Orders</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0690</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862442&amp;GUID=201A89A1-02AB-4C1B-83E4-EB261C2391B4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">201A89A1-02AB-4C1B-83E4-EB261C2391B4-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0690&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Special Court Orders&lt;br /&gt;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:  01/07/2026
Time period: 10/25/2025 - 12/18/2025
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses:   $11,190.00
Paid to Date: $9,160,705.28
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Special Court Orders</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0638</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862437&amp;GUID=A7B85E09-994B-4A80-B789-D8051C7D1528</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A7B85E09-994B-4A80-B789-D8051C7D1528-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0638&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Risk Management 

Report Title:  Workers’ Compensation Payments - Risk Management Settlements

Report Period:  12/01/2025 - 12/31/2025  

Summary:  The Department of Risk Management is requesting authority to pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements for the month ending December 2025.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0623</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862435&amp;GUID=17D5415D-852D-4E43-AB51-E88DA704033E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">17D5415D-852D-4E43-AB51-E88DA704033E-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0623&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)&lt;br /&gt;Title: Case:  Daheya, Saber v. Alvarez et al.
Case No:  24 C 1452 
Settlement Amount:  $1,905.00
Fixed Charges Department:  1239-Department of Corrections
Payable to: Saber Daheya
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  
Subject matter: Allegation of a civil rights violation&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve as amended&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0635</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862436&amp;GUID=45BFA412-8D07-474B-ACAC-EB1B1FBFE245</link><guid isPermaLink="false">45BFA412-8D07-474B-ACAC-EB1B1FBFE245-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0635&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)&lt;br /&gt;Title: Case:  Hernandez, Tomas v. Dart et al. 
Case No:  23 C 301 
Settlement Amount:  $7,000.00
Fixed Charges Department:  4240 Cermak Health Services of Cook County
Payable to: Crowell &amp; Moring LLP
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A  
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve as amended&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0657</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862439&amp;GUID=5A7663A0-96DC-4CEC-9A72-A183F61CAC09</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5A7663A0-96DC-4CEC-9A72-A183F61CAC09-2026-02-24-23-45-59</guid><description>File #: 26-0657&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)&lt;br /&gt;Title: Case:  Tate, Steven, et al. v. Dart, et al.  
Case No:  18 CH 2749  
Settlement Amount:  $3,213,944.44 $6,950,000.00  
Fixed Charges Department:  1210 - Office of the Sheriff 
Payable to: Multiple - See Attachment A
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 06/11/2025  
Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve as amended&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:45:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0673</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862440&amp;GUID=CE56755F-FF4D-425C-9FF8-C847B641438E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">CE56755F-FF4D-425C-9FF8-C847B641438E-2026-02-06-16-36-27</guid><description>File #: 26-0673&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation)&lt;br /&gt;Title: Case:  Hernandez v. Guevara, et al.  
Case No:  25-cv-15375  
Settlement Amount:  $3,000,000.00
Fixed Charges Department:  1250 (State’s Attorney)
Payable to: Ruben Hernandez and Gardiner Koch Weisberg &amp; Wrona
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/17/2025  
Subject matter: allegations of civil rights violations&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve as amended&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0641</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862438&amp;GUID=2A04D9B8-C29C-4144-AAA2-7C2A95492F4E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2A04D9B8-C29C-4144-AAA2-7C2A95492F4E-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0641&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Risk Management 

Report Title:  Receive and File  Subrogation Claim Recoveries 

Report Period:  Month ending of January 

Summary:  The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information, a summary 	of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 01/31/2026. Total Recovery: $2,055.86 Number of Recoveries: 1&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0713</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7862443&amp;GUID=77C2D492-D00C-4A4D-8E96-4A1A106F11C3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">77C2D492-D00C-4A4D-8E96-4A1A106F11C3-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0713&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Comptroller  

Report Title:  Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report   

Report Period:  One-month period ended December 31, 2025.  

Summary:  Attached is an Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the one-month period ended December 31, 2025, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County. The report presents estimates of revenues and expenses expected to occur during the fiscal period compared to actual revenues and expenses recorded.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0698</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7864702&amp;GUID=9CC88464-5862-4813-B14F-020D3BB3FAC1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9CC88464-5862-4813-B14F-020D3BB3FAC1-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0698&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Cook County Health  

Report Title:  CCH Monthly Report   

Report Period:  January 2026  

Summary:&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>23-0202</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=5960895&amp;GUID=3C168B97-F860-454D-A425-E417288F4467</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3C168B97-F860-454D-A425-E417288F4467-2026-03-05-15-48-01</guid><description>File #: 23-0202&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS COMMITTEE FOR A REPORT FROM THE SENIOR STAFF OF COOK COUNTY HEALTH &amp; HOSPITAL SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Cook County Health and Hospital System (CCHHS) is the largest provider of healthcare services in Cook County; and 

WHEREAS, the County through CountyCare, a no-cost Illinois Medicaid managed care health plan, provides health insurance to thousands of Cook County residents; and 

WHEREAS, the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, in recommending and approving the annual appropriation bill, has invested in many programs to protect the health and well-being of persons in Cook County; and 

WHEREAS, on June 1, 2010, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to make permanent the independent Board of Directors overseeing the Cook County Health and Hospitals System; and 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners retains oversight authority over the hospital system through passage of the budget for CCHHS, as well as appointment authority over directors appointed to the Board &lt;br /&gt;Action: defer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:48:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0649</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7804113&amp;GUID=AF99E4AF-920D-45A2-97A4-D22426181C47</link><guid isPermaLink="false">AF99E4AF-920D-45A2-97A4-D22426181C47-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0649&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

REQUESTING THAT THE CCDPH IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CCHHS DEVELOP CTE DAMAGE AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND HELP FACILITATE REFERRALS TO CONCUSSION CLINICS FOR ATHLETES; THAT THE STATE OF IL REGULATE NIL DEALS; AND THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FUND RESEARCH ON HOW THE PORTAL AND NIL DEALS MAY AFFECT CTE INJURIES AND THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG ATHLETES

WHEREAS, the Mayo Clinic explains Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), as a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries, often occurring in contact sports or military combat. It causes the death of nerve cells in the brain, known as degeneration. The only way to definitively diagnose CTE is after death during an autopsy of the brain; and

WHEREAS, in people who were confirmed to have CTE at autopsy, symptoms have included cognitive impairment including trouble thinking, memory loss, and loss of executive planning; behavioral changes including impulse behavior, and aggression; mood changes including depression, emotional instability, substance misuse and suicidal thoughts and behavior; and movement changes i&lt;br /&gt;Action: defer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0429</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7783447&amp;GUID=E06CE73E-E798-47C8-BA19-847AE94E0D58</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E06CE73E-E798-47C8-BA19-847AE94E0D58-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0429&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Appointment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT

Appointee(s):  William Little

Position:  Commissioner

Department/Board/Commission:  Housing Authority of Cook County

Effective date:  12/18/2025

Expiration date:  12/18/2030&lt;br /&gt;Action: defer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Appointment</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0430</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7783448&amp;GUID=A6902D6A-78CA-4683-812C-65309DE91B06</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A6902D6A-78CA-4683-812C-65309DE91B06-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0430&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Appointment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT

Appointee(s):  Zenobia Johnson-Black

Position:  Commissioner

Department/Board/Commission:  Housing Authority of Cook County

Effective date:  12/18/25  

Expiration date:  12/18/30&lt;br /&gt;Action: defer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Appointment</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0511</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797662&amp;GUID=36E8A6C4-7F72-4D55-8BBA-EEEDBB2AA8EC</link><guid isPermaLink="false">36E8A6C4-7F72-4D55-8BBA-EEEDBB2AA8EC-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0511&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Human Rights and Ethics 

Report Title:  2025 Board of Ethics Annual Report 

Report Period:  12/1/2024 - 11/30/2025 

Summary:  This is the annual report for the Board of Ethics for Fiscal Year 2025.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0634</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7801508&amp;GUID=68DDA829-64B6-4160-9089-DCCBB18A5055</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68DDA829-64B6-4160-9089-DCCBB18A5055-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0634&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Appointment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT

Appointee(s):  Cheryl Johnson 

Position:  Trustee

Department/Board/Commission:  South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District

Effective date:  2/5/2026

Expiration date:  2/5/2029&lt;br /&gt;Action: withdraw&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Appointment</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0672</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7804114&amp;GUID=85FB9906-D366-42DE-A477-2698ADADFB9B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">85FB9906-D366-42DE-A477-2698ADADFB9B-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0672&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

SUPPORTING THE RESPONSIBILITY IN FIREARM LEGISLATION (RIFL) ACT (HB 3320 / SB 2279)

WHEREAS, The Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act (HB 3320 / SB 2279) offers a fair, evidence-based solution by establishing a no-fault Firearm Injury Restitution Fund financed entirely by firearm manufacturers; and 

WHEREAS, firearm injuries in Illinois generate an estimated $18-20 billion in direct and indirect costs each year in medical care, mental health treatment, criminal justice, law enforcement, lost productivity, funeral and burial expenses; and

WHEREAS, firearm injury is the number one cause of death for children and teens, pregnant women, and means by which suicide is committed; and

WHEREAS, despite this staggering financial and human toll, firearm manufacturers have been exempted from indirect regulation through tort liability by the 2005 federal law, the Protection in Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; and

WHEREAS, the tobacco, opioid, and other comparable industries have been held financially accountable for their for-profit activity’s exorbit&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve as amended&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0302</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797640&amp;GUID=F5FC84EF-FF9E-436F-B7B9-5DD33293E595</link><guid isPermaLink="false">F5FC84EF-FF9E-436F-B7B9-5DD33293E595-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0302&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):   Transportation and Highways 

Vendor:   McCullough Equipment Inc., d/b/a McCullough Kubota, Frankfort, Illinois 

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):   Tractor Mowers with Attachments 

Contract Value:   $1,206,696.00

Contract period:   2/14/2026 - 2/13/2028 with one (1), one (1) year renewal option            

Contract Utilization: The Contract-specific goal set on this Contract is Zero.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $960,000.00, FY 2027 $123,348.00, FY 2028 $123,348.00

Accounts:  Capital Equipment: 11569.1500.21120.560155

Contract Number(s):   2457-10011R 

Summary:    The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of proposed Contract between the County and McCullough Equipment Inc., d/b/a McCullough Kubota, Frankfort, Illinois. This Contract will provide for the capital purchase of twelve (12) new Tractor Mowers with Attachments.  The new equipment will be used for mowing grass along Cook County roadway&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0333</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797642&amp;GUID=D08A93C1-B594-46FF-906C-7AAE582D76A7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D08A93C1-B594-46FF-906C-7AAE582D76A7-2026-02-10-18-14-42</guid><description>File #: 26-0333&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Improvement Resolution (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type:  Motor Fuel Tax Project  

Request:  Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds  

Project:  Old Plank Road Trail Extension

Location:  Village of Ford Heights, Illinois, Village of Lynwood, Illinois, Village of Sauk Village, Illinois, City of Chicago Heights, Illinois

Section:  24-OLDPR-00-BT

County Board District(s):  5, 6

Centerline Mileage:  6.55 miles 

Fiscal Impact:  $3,000,000.00 (FY26 = $750,000.00; FY27 = $1,000,000.00; FY28 = $1,000,000.00; FY29 = $250,000.00)  

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution. The resolution is for the extension of the Old Plank Road Trail in the Villages of Ford Heights, Sauk Village, and Lynwood, and the City of Chicago Heights in Cook County. The resolution is appropriating funds for preliminary engineering, and an environmental (Phase I) study for improve&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Improvement Resolution (Highway)</category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:14:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0335</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797643&amp;GUID=7197DEB2-4064-4F16-9205-463B86D04841</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7197DEB2-4064-4F16-9205-463B86D04841-2026-02-09-20-35-04</guid><description>File #: 26-0335&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Improvement Resolution (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type:  Motor Fuel Tax Project  

Request:  Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds  

Project:  Traffic Engineering Services

Location:  Countywide

Section:  25-TCIDS-01-ES

County Board District(s):  Countywide

Centerline Mileage:  N/A 

Fiscal Impact:  $2,000,000.00 (FY26 = $400,000; FY27 = $400,000; FY28 = $400,000; FY29 = $400,000; FY30 = $400,000)   

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for Traffic Engineering Services at various locations throughout Cook County. The resolution is appropriating funds for Traffic Engineering Services which includes traffic counts, projections, speed analysis, and intersection traffic control warrants analysis.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Improvement Resolution (Highway)</category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:35:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0340</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797644&amp;GUID=954D82A4-BE26-4137-946B-D5A84014CFE8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">954D82A4-BE26-4137-946B-D5A84014CFE8-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0340&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  BLA, Inc., Itasca Illinois   

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase  contract   

Good(s) or Service(s):  Construction Management Services  

Location: Old Orchard Road - Wood Drive to Skokie   

County Board District(s): 13

Original Contract Period:  8/1/2023 - 7/31/2028   

Section: 14-A8327-09-RP

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  N/A 

Section: N/A

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:  $2,709,097.00 

Original Board Approval:  6/29/2023, $2,709,097.00 

Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s):  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s):  N/A   

Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

This Increase Requested:  $2,375,663.00   

Potential Fiscal Impact:  FY 2026 $2,375,663.00 

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019  

Contract Number(s):  2038-18429A

IDOT Contra&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment (Highway)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0341</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797645&amp;GUID=0FCE842E-3509-4A26-AFDF-3810A3B975A5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0FCE842E-3509-4A26-AFDF-3810A3B975A5-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0341&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  R.M. Chin &amp; Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois   

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase  contract   

Good(s) or Service(s):  Construction Management Services

Location: 175th Street

County Board District(s): 6

Original Contract Period:  5/27/2024 - 10/28/2028   

Section: 20-B6125-00-PV

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  N/A   

Section: N/A

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:  $2,492,387.00

Original Board Approval:  5/16/2024, $2,492,387.00 

Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s):  N/A 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s):  N/A   

Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. The Prime Vendor is Certified MWBE.

This Increase Requested:  $276,892.00   

Potential Fiscal Impact:  FY 2026 $276,892.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019  

Contract Number(s):  231&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment (Highway)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0344</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797646&amp;GUID=193A7581-6A0C-4B39-B43F-D4FB4BBB9225</link><guid isPermaLink="false">193A7581-6A0C-4B39-B43F-D4FB4BBB9225-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0344&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.

Good(s) or Service(s):  Traffic Engineering Services

Location:  Countywide  

Section:  25-TCIDS-01-ES

Contract Value:  $2,000,000.00

Contract period:  3/1/2026 - 2/28/2031

Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $300,000.00; FY 2027 $400,000.00; FY 2028 $400,000.00; FY 2029 $400,000.00; FY 2030 $400,000.00; FY 2031 $100,000.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 

Contract Number(s):  2505-01130

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois. 

This contract will allow for the performance of traffic engineering services &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract (Highway)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0346</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797647&amp;GUID=DDFE956B-E7C2-4C72-9225-5DC9F878CD5C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">DDFE956B-E7C2-4C72-9225-5DC9F878CD5C-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0346&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor:  Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Chicago, Illinois  

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.

Good(s) or Service(s):  Preliminary Engineering Services and Preparation of a Phase I Study

Location:  Old Plank Road Trail Extension  

Section:  24-OLDPR-00-BT

Contract Value:  $2,628,605.00

Contract period:  3/1/2026 - 2/28/2030

Contract Utilization: The Contract Specific-Goal set on this contract is Zero.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $750,000.00; FY 2027 $814,303.00; FY 2028 $814,302.00; FY 2029 $250,000.00

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 

Contract Number(s):  2405-09261A

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. 

This contract consists of the preparation of a full preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) study (thro&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract (Highway)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0347</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797648&amp;GUID=B9F6151F-4083-4599-AB1D-49D2AE84DBA7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B9F6151F-4083-4599-AB1D-49D2AE84DBA7-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0347&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agreement (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department:  Transportation and Highways 

Other Part(ies):  BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”)  

Request:   Approval of Proposed Agreement  

Goods or Services:   Construction

Location:   City of Berwyn, Villages of Riverside, Brookfield, La Grange, Illinois 

Section Number:   24-WCRSI-00-RR  

County Board District:  16, 17 

Centerline Mileage:  N/A 

Agreement Period:  One-time Agreement  

Agreement Number(s):  N/A 

Fiscal Impact:  $3,000,000.00 ($2,888,000.00 to be reimbursed From the Federal Railroad Administration)  

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($3,000,000.00) 

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Agreement between the County and BNSF Railway Company. BNSF will be the lead agency for construction of Right of way fencing to fill gaps where practicable with the aim of fencing the entire length of the corridor from MP 9 to 14.1. BNSF will furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the installation o&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agreement (Highway)</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0408</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797650&amp;GUID=25923A68-5537-4823-B842-0957BDF9118B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">25923A68-5537-4823-B842-0957BDF9118B-2026-02-11-17-25-15</guid><description>File #: 26-0408&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Improvement Resolution (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type:  Motor Fuel Tax Project  

Request:  Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds  

Project:  West Cook Rail Safety Improvement Project

Location:  Village of Brookfield, Illinois; Village of La Grange, Illinois; Village of Riverside, Illinois; City of Berwyn, Illinois

Section:  24-WCRSI-00-RR

County Board District(s):  16 

Centerline Mileage:  3.3 miles

Fiscal Impact:  $870,000.00 (FY26 = $130,500.00; FY27 = $739,500.00)  

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary:  The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution. The work to be performed is for the West Cook Rail Safety Improvement Project which includes construction for Right-Of-Way (ROW) fencing and pedestrian diversions at stations along the BNSF railroad tracks. The location is between Willow Springs Road and Ridgeland Avenue in the Villages of Riverside, Brookfield and La Grange, and the C&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Improvement Resolution (Highway)</category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:25:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0523</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7797663&amp;GUID=2E72D34B-906A-45E4-BC97-1F695E36BAC2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2E72D34B-906A-45E4-BC97-1F695E36BAC2-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0523&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

SUPPORT FOR THE INNOVATION NEXUS OF THE CHICAGOLAND WORKFORCE FUNDERS ALLIANCE

WHEREAS the Cook County Policy Roadmap 2024-2027, includes a key objective under Vital Communities to invest in economic sectors with good jobs and positive economic, environmental, and social impact; and

WHEREAS the Cook County Equity Task Force Report includes a recommendation to “Align Cook County’s workforce investment intentionally and strategically to support high quality jobs that promote residents’ economic mobility and equity”; and

WHEREAS the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development’s (BED) 2025 Strategic Plan builds upon the recommendations of the Policy Roadmap and the Equity Task Force and recommends that BED meets the talent needs of employers in key sectors to increase opportunities for, and access to good jobs; and

WHEREAS BED has a commitment to talent driven economic development which includes supporting industry-led partnerships to meet the talent needs of employers and to ensure that residents have opportunities for good jobs; and

WHEREAS, to achi&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0578</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7861617&amp;GUID=B45E1A19-52AB-40DA-85C6-8BB3DAF7C6DF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B45E1A19-52AB-40DA-85C6-8BB3DAF7C6DF-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0578&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Request:  SU/UU-250003 First Developer LLC  

Township:  Rich

County District:  6

Property Address:  5901 Lincoln Highway, Matteson, IL 60443 

Property Description:  N/A 

Owner:  First Developer LLC, 15900 Wolf Road, Ste 204, Orland Park, IL 60462 

Agent/Attorney:  OneEnergy Development, LLC., 10 N Livingston Street, Ste 201, Madison WI 53703 

Current Zoning:  R-4 Single Family Residence District 

Intended use:  Applicant seek to construct and operate a solar facility that will generate 4.6 megawatts of electricity. 

Recommendation:  ZBA Recommendation to Receive and File

Conditions:  None

Objectors:  None

History:
Zoning Board Hearing:  08/06/2025
Zoning Board Recommendation date:   N/A
County Board extension granted:   N/A&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0551</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865311&amp;GUID=7B8F3EF6-5281-4B7A-812B-D5D12A3CE64E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7B8F3EF6-5281-4B7A-812B-D5D12A3CE64E-2026-02-06-16-36-28</guid><description>File #: 26-0551&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Transfer of Funds&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS

Department:  Justice Advisory Council  

Request:  Approve proposed transfer of funds 

Reason:  The JAC and Department of Budget and Management Services determined that the incorrect account was used during initial FY 2026 budgeting for a subset of capacity building funds.   

From Account(s):  Grant Disbursements - 11100.1205.33918.580170, $3,000,000.00 

To Account(s):  Professional Services - 11100.1205.33918.520830, $3,000,000.00  

Total Amount of Transfer:  $3,000,000.00 

On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations?  What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date?

January 5, 2026. The balance in the account at that date was $3,739,596 and 30 days prior to that date it was $3,739,596.   

How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified?  List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds. 

The FY 2026 allocat&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Transfer of Funds</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0643</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865312&amp;GUID=38587928-C916-4FF3-A8E4-F7B39452C741</link><guid isPermaLink="false">38587928-C916-4FF3-A8E4-F7B39452C741-2026-02-10-18-24-55</guid><description>File #: 26-0643&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Department of Risk Management  

Vendor:  Aon Risk Services Central, Inc.,   

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s):  Insurance Brokerage Services - Various Lines of Commercial Coverage  

Contract Value:  $2,628,023.00  

Contract period:  3/1/2026 - 2/28/2031 with two, two-year renewal options   

Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation.

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:  FY 2026 $495,000.00 FY 2027 $509,850.00 FY 2028 $525,146.00  FY 2029 $540,900.00 FY 2030 $557,127.00    

Accounts: 11000.1490.13385.520830.00000.00000

Contract Number(s):  2523-02063  

Summary:  This contract will allow the Department of Risk Management to receive Insurance Brokerage Services - Various Lines of Commercial Coverage. Aon Risk Services Central, Inc will provide a comprehensive solution for a full range of insurance brokerage services across various lines of commercial insurance covera&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:24:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0407</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865310&amp;GUID=946E9534-ACF9-4DE4-8164-96AB2F811CE0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">946E9534-ACF9-4DE4-8164-96AB2F811CE0-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0407&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway)&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies):  Village of Bedford Park, Illinois

Request:  Approval of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services:  Construction and Construction Engineering

Location:  Village of Bedford Park, Illinois

Section:   25-IICBP-00-SW

Centerline Mileage:  N/A

County Board District:  6, 16

Agreement Number(s):  N/A

Agreement Period:  One-time Agreement  

Fiscal Impact:  $250,000.00 

Accounts:  Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536  

Summary:   The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Bedford Park. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering for pedestrian sidewalk along the west side of Archer Road, extending from 71st Street to the firehouse located at Roberts Road. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway)</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0727</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865313&amp;GUID=CEF321A0-8718-4AC3-8A77-8D218A11D1CF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">CEF321A0-8718-4AC3-8A77-8D218A11D1CF-2026-03-05-21-07-07</guid><description>File #: 26-0727&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:  Bureau of Economic Development

Other Part(ies):  Illinois Housing Development Authority

Request:  Authorization to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for Court Based Rental Assistance for Cook County residents between Cook County and the Illinois Housing Development Authority, a body politic and corporate entity established pursuant to the Illinois Housing Development Act, 20 ILCS 3805/1 et seq., as supplemented and amended. 

Goods or Services:  Administration of Court Based Rental Assistance 

Agreement Number(s):  N/A   

Agreement Period:  3/12/2026 - 11/30/2026  

Fiscal Impact:  FY26 - $5,800,000.00 

Accounts:  11000.1490.60317.580170  

Summary:  IHDA administers the statewide Court Based Rental Assistance (CBRA) Program which provides emergency rental assistance to tenants and landlords who have pending cases in eviction court.  The CBRA Program is a critical resource for CCLAHD eviction clients.  The $42.5M in state CBRA funding is expected to run out two to three months prior to the e&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:07:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0761</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865320&amp;GUID=D0505378-A7A2-4069-A9C6-C45B7AE070C1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D0505378-A7A2-4069-A9C6-C45B7AE070C1-2026-03-05-21-07-07</guid><description>File #: 26-0761&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR AN ARPA VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and?? 
 
WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385 of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and?? 
 
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and?? 
 
WHEREAS, to effectuate the approach outlined in the ARPA Framework, the Cook County Board of Commissioners? authorized the Chief Financial Officer and the Budget Director to expend a limited amount of? ARPA funding via Resolution 21-3657 for the purpo&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:07:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0762</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865321&amp;GUID=52800EB4-051B-40DE-ACBF-7E087CC35ADA</link><guid isPermaLink="false">52800EB4-051B-40DE-ACBF-7E087CC35ADA-2026-03-05-21-07-07</guid><description>File #: 26-0762&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR A VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? 

WHEREAS, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, through its Department of Planning and Development, has a long-standing partnership with the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County (the “Alliance”) to fund transitional housing facilities, wraparound services and homelessness prevention initiatives; and 

WHEREAS, recognizing that preserving housing affordability and stability requires flexible strategies, the parties wish to establish a Problem-Solving Fund (PSF) to support direct assistance and staffing to provide creative, flexible and cost-effective solutions to quickly resolve a housing crisis; and 

WHEREAS, the PSF will consist of the following components: 

Homelessness Prevention resources for persons in danger of losing housing within weeks, including possible conflict mediation services, funds to pay rent or utilities, or a deposit for a new rental home; and 

Shelter Diversion to help individuals and families&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:07:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0763</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865334&amp;GUID=316D7B89-81AB-404D-BC91-23DFEEA6B82F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">316D7B89-81AB-404D-BC91-23DFEEA6B82F-2026-03-05-21-07-07</guid><description>File #: 26-0763&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR AN ARPA VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and   
 
WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and   
 
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and   
 
WHEREAS, to effectuate the approach outlined in the ARPA Framework, the Cook County Board of Commissioners  authorized the Chief Financial Officer and the Budget Director to expend a limited amount of  ARPA funding via Resolution 21-3657 for the purp&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:07:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0572</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865333&amp;GUID=310BCDCF-682E-4F6C-A1AF-D9969F3A2D76</link><guid isPermaLink="false">310BCDCF-682E-4F6C-A1AF-D9969F3A2D76-2026-02-06-16-36-29</guid><description>File #: 26-0572&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:  Cook County Sheriff’s Office  

Other Part(ies):  Village of Bellwood, Bellwood, Illinois  

Request:   Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Bellwood 

Goods or Services:  The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide 911 System dispatching/radio monitoring/call taking services for the Village of Bellwood, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.    

Agreement Number(s):   N/A  

Agreement Period:  Upon execution by all parties and shall continue for five (5) years  

Fiscal Impact:   None - Revenue Neutral 

Accounts:  11324-ETSB - 911 Special Purpose Fund   

Summary:  Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for 911 System dispatch/radio monitoring/call taking services for the Village of Bellwood, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Village of Bellwood dispatch will transmit on a Cook County 800 mhz frequency.

The Village of Bellwood agrees to r&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0581</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865337&amp;GUID=11017089-8FED-49D4-AFFC-4F1517AE28A7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">11017089-8FED-49D4-AFFC-4F1517AE28A7-2026-02-06-16-36-29</guid><description>File #: 26-0581&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:   Cook County Sheriff’s Office   

Other Part(ies):   The City of Park Ridge, Park Ridge, Illinois   

Request:   Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Park Ridge  

Goods or Services:   The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide 911 System dispatching/radio monitoring/call taking services for the City of Park Ridge, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  

Agreement Number(s):  N/A  

Agreement Period:   2/16/2026 - 2/15/2031  

Fiscal Impact:  None - Revenue Neutral  

Accounts:   11324-ETSB - 911 Special Purpose Fund  

Summary:   Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for 911 System dispatch/radio monitoring/call taking services for the City of Park Ridge, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The City of Park Ridge dispatch will transmit on a Cook County 800 mhz frequency.

The City of Park Ridge agrees to reimburse the Cook County Sheriff’s Office&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0674</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7865338&amp;GUID=8AE8A9D2-1B75-4A64-B862-2C085B08E66F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8AE8A9D2-1B75-4A64-B862-2C085B08E66F-2026-02-06-16-36-29</guid><description>File #: 26-0674&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Interagency Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT

Department(s):  Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Other Part(ies):  University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, on behalf of the Applied for Data Fellowship (“ADF”), Chicago, Illinois   

Request:  Authorization to enter into an Interagency Agreement 

Good(s) or Service(s):  Data and Governance Fellowship program that will allow the County to receive one (1), top-performing post - graduate professional with data translation expertise.  

Agreement period:  Upon execution of this Agreement by all parties and continue through the twelve (12) month placement of up to one (1) Fellow at the Cook County Sheriff’s Office  

Fiscal Impact:  $73,000.00  

Accounts:  11100.1214.14195.520830  

Agreement Number(s):  N/A 

Summary/Notes:  The Fellowship Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the University of Chicago, on behalf of the ADF within its Harris School of Public Policy, aims to use ADF’s social impact consulting fellowship. ADF recruits top-performing post-graduate level professionals to implement innovative so&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Interagency Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0778</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7866027&amp;GUID=D08C71C0-7DFB-450D-AD47-8AB770A728E8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D08C71C0-7DFB-450D-AD47-8AB770A728E8-2026-02-06-16-36-29</guid><description>File #: 26-0778&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Cook County Commission on Social Innovation  

Report Title:  Cook County Commission on Social Innovation 2024 and 2025 Annual Report

Report Period:  January 2024 - December 2025 

Summary:  Report from the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation, highlighting the Commission’s work and priorities for 2024 and 2025.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and file&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0765</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7866056&amp;GUID=7F5C8D04-7F9A-4FB4-A875-6B8B0217F8FF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7F5C8D04-7F9A-4FB4-A875-6B8B0217F8FF-2026-02-06-16-36-29</guid><description>File #: 26-0765&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Payment Approval&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s):  Cook County Treasurer  

Action:  For Payment Only  

Payee:  Catalis Tax &amp; CAMA, Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Revenue Collection System Maintenance and Support Services  

Fiscal Impact:  $133,222.33  

Accounts:  11854.1060.10155.540135  

Contract Number(s):  2210-04191

Summary:  The Cook County Treasurer’s Office respectfully requests authorization of a one-time payment to Catalis Tax &amp; CAMA, Inc.in the amount of $133,222.33 for one outstanding invoice for services incurred in Fiscal Year 2025 prior to the contract expiration date of 12/31/2025. The outstanding balance remains within the original contract capacity of $384,492.25 and does not exceed.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Payment Approval</category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:36:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0798</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7868311&amp;GUID=FBA78456-11E5-4E07-B4BA-76A728175BBC</link><guid isPermaLink="false">FBA78456-11E5-4E07-B4BA-76A728175BBC-2026-03-04-19-27-42</guid><description>File #: 26-0798&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS NOT TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) AND THE U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) GIVEN THE AGGRESSIVE AND DANGEROUS TACTICS BY FEDERAL AGENTS

WHEREAS, the Trump Administration’s assault on communities in the name of immigration enforcement continues to erode constitutional rights and endanger residents; and

WHEREAS, in September 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution #25-3451, denouncing the tactics of federal agents including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) and calls for strong congressional oversight; and

WHEREAS, immigration authorities continue to employ increasingly dangerous tactics, such as engaging in unprovoked violence, pointing firearms at civilians, violently arresting civilians including U.S. citizens, and deploying chemical weapons without warning in residential areas, causing harm to schoolchildren and local law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, from September 2025 through January 30, 2026, immigration agents ha&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:27:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>26-0805</title><link>https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=7869155&amp;GUID=71AAA63D-6249-42FE-A33B-7F8DAB75B496</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71AAA63D-6249-42FE-A33B-7F8DAB75B496-2026-03-05-19-07-12</guid><description>File #: 26-0805&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

CALLING FOR A HEARING ON CHICAGO AND COOK COUNTY’S WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS FOR THE ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

WHEREAS, in recent years, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI has become essential in the economy and workforces across the globe, with a Pew Research Center study citing 62% of adults interact with AI on a weekly basis and as many as 70% of teens reported using AI; and 

WHEREAS, the successful implementation of AI in workplaces and beyond has enormous potential for streamlining operations, improving workflow and process automation, and building decision support systems; and 

WHEREAS, AI has many key applications outside the workplace, including automating mundane tasks, utilizing technology like “smart” home devices and virtual assistants, and use of generative AI tools; and 

WHEREAS, in order for the potential benefits of AI to be realized, it is critical that public and private entities have preparedness plans for its implementation, draw from insights and best practices, and create opportunities for proper t&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:12 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>