Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Finance Committee on 4/15/2026 at 9:30 AM

26-1133

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1133
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 03/11/2026.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1049

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-1049
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Judge Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment Report Period: February 17, 2026 - March 20, 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.
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

26-1095

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi P.C. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 02/19/2026 Time period: 08/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,319.00 Paid to Date: $186,523.56 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1096

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1096
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi P.C. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 03/09/2026 Time period: 01/01/2026 - 03/09/2026 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $8,318.75 Paid to Date: $186,523.56 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1097

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 03/24/2026 Time period: 03/09/2026 - 03/22/2026 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,235.00 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1098

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1098
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 95 CR 27600-01 Date of This Order: 02/26/2026 Time period: 05/13/2025 - 02/06/2026 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,245.00 Paid to Date: $9,289,662.68 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1099

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1099
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 92 CR 25596-01 Date of This Order: 03/28/2026 Time period: 02/07/2026 - 03/18/2026 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $70,330.53 Paid to Date: $9,289,662.68 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1076

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1076
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Case (Probate)
Title: Firm: HeflerLichtenberg LLC Special State's Attorney(s): Kevin Lichtenberg Case Name: In Re Estate of Peter Nicolov Case No.(s): 2026 P 00126 Time period: 01/26/2026 - 03/20/2026 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,397.50 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1075

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1075
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Conflicts)
Title: Case: Roe, Byron v. Trammell et al. Case No: 23 C 5510 Settlement Amount: $15,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Byron Roe Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-0826

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-0826
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)
Title: Case: Nawara, John v. County of Cook, et al. Case No: 17 C 2393 Settlement Amount: $16,101.56 Fixed Charges Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff Payable to: John Nawara Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1050

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1050
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)
Title: Case: Tselentis, Ktisifon v. County Case No: 25 C 2648 Settlement Amount: $50,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1007 - Revenue Payable to: Ktisifon Tselentis Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1061

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1061
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)
Title: Case: Ocasio, Hana (mother of Ezekiel Ocasio) v. Cook County Case No: 24 L 7720 Settlement Amount: $1,550,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 899 (Health) Payable to: Multiple - See Attachment A Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 03/11/2026 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1062

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1062
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)
Title: Case: DePasillas, Martha v. Cook County Case No: 24 L 5763 Settlement Amount: $1,000,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 899 (Health) Payable to: Martha Irene Garcia de Pasillas and her attorneys Rubin and Machado, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 03/11/2026 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1063

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1063
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)
Title: Case: Britton, Whitney (Est. Sharon Coleman) v. Cook County Case No: 23 L 9551 Settlement Amount: $99,990.00 Fixed Charges Department: 899 (Health) Payable to: Whitney Britton and her attorneys, The Law Office of Jonathan W. Young, LLC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1054

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1054
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)
Title: Case: Injustice Watch v. Cook County Office of the President Case No: 2024 CH 05193 Settlement Amount: $36,120.04 Fixed Charges Department: 490 Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

26-0451

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-0451
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Williams v. Nazario Rivera, et al. and Williams v. Tyler Case No: 23 C 02783 and 22 C 02461 Settlement Amount: $50,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Kaplan & Grady Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-0767

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-0767
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Ayala, Job v. Dart Case No: 24 C 8548 Settlement Amount: $2,300.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Job Ayala (B-34791) Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-0905

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-0905
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Pena, Eduardo v. Dart, et al. Case No: 24 C 103 Settlement Amount: $5,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Eduardo Pena and Basile Law Firm, His Attorneys Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-0939

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-0939
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Caraher, Susan v. Cook County Case No: 24 L 6127 Settlement Amount: $70,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: Payable to: Susan Caraher Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of premises liability
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1018

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1018
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Williams, DenQuan v. HeJaz et al. Case No: 23 C 2278 Settlement Amount: $2,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: DenQuan Williams Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1020

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1020
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Williams v. Dart et al Case No: 19 C 04050 Settlement Amount: $2,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1210-Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Benjamin Williams Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1056

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-1056
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report (SAO Workers Comp)
Title: REPORT Department: Civil Actions Bureau Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office - Litigated Settlements & Awards Report Period: March 11, 2026, through April 14, 2026 Summary: Authorization to Pay Settlements & Awards
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

26-1068

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:50 GMT

File #: 26-1068
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claims Payments Report Period: 02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the month ending February 28, 2026. Payments total $1,306,398.41
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1102

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-1102
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments - Risk Management Settlements Report Period: 04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is requesting authority to pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements for the month ending April 2026.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

26-1067

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-1067
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Quarterly Litigation Disbursements Report Period: 12/01/2025 - 02/28/2026 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the Q1 fiscal year 2026. Payments total $12,295,473.44
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

26-1105

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-1105
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Patient Arrestee Claim Payments Report Period: 2/1/2026-2/28/2026 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the months ending February 28, 2026. Payments total: $ 37,088.61.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

26-0969

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-0969
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Self-Insurance Claim Payments Report Period: 3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the month ending 3/31/26. Payments total - $228.45
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

26-1066

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-1066
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending of March Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 03/31/2025 Total Recovery: $3,197.27 Number of Recoveries: 4
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

26-1065

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-1065
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Comptroller Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Report Period: three-month period ended February 28, 2026 Summary: Attached are an Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the three-month period ended February 28, 2026, 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.
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

26-1117

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:56 GMT

File #: 26-1117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Comptroller Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Report Period: For the Twelve-Month Period Ended November 30, 2025 Summary: Final Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the twelve-month period ended November 30, 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.
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

26-1145

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:54 GMT

File #: 26-1145
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: March 2026 Summary:
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

26-0552

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-0552
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RENEWAL AND INCREASE TO THE SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN COOK COUNTY’S JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL (JAC) AND HEARTLAND HUMAN CARE SERVICES FOR THE SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT (SEED) PROGRAM WHEREAS, Supporting Education and Employment Development (SEED) Program, is a 13-month program that provides an alternative to traditional prosecution for emerging adults and the opportunity for dismissal of criminal charges following successful completion of the program’s requirements including individualized education and employment goals; and WHEREAS, the SEED Program extends current diversion programming to young adults who engage in the sale of controlled substances as a primary source of income; and WHEREAS, the County achieves its mission through strategic collaborations and partnerships with states, local governments, community organizations, and others; and WHEREAS, SEED was co-designed by Cook County’s public safety agencies and born out of Cook County’s participation in the MacArthur Foundation Safety & Justice Challenge as a s
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

26-0828

Tue, 19 May 2026 18:23:51 GMT

File #: 26-0828
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR ARPA COOK COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY COOK COUNTY HEALTH 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, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,37
Action: recommend for approval as amended in the errata
Result: Pass