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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CHICAGO REGIONWIDE COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE FY2027 GRANTEE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) seeks to enhance quality of life through equitable community and economic development, including initiatives designed to strengthen the social service ecosystem and support residents; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, BED initiated the planning phase for a Community Information Exchange, an initiative that strengthens the coordination of healthcare and social services for Cook County residents by connecting people, service organizations, and community partners more efficiently through data sharing; and
WHEREAS, in 2024-2025, BED began the implementation of the Chicago Regionwide Community Information Exchange (CRCIE) system began, including the selection and build-out of the CRCIE technology platform; and
WHEREAS, in 2026 the CRCIE pilot launched, focusing on two specific use cases serving unhoused individuals. 18 health and social service providers are now participating in the initial pilot phase, over 1,000 individuals have now been served by the CRCIE with more added each week, and CRCIE partners are expanding into new use cases to encompass a wider range of service types and assist more residents; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) has been Cook County’s lead administrative partner for the CRCIE since 2023, overseeing the build-out of the technical system and coordinating the activities of the pilot agencies and a range of additional stakeholders that are supporting the implementation of the CRCIE; and
WHEREAS, BED desires to continue CRCIE implementation in FY2027 and has designated IPHI as the sole source grantee, in accordance with the Cook County Open Call Policy, to continue its lead administrative role on the CRCIE; and
WHEREAS, the FY2027 BED budget, subject to Cook County Board approval, includes $5,559,000 to support the CRCIE for a performance period beginning December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, BED will provide monitoring, performance management, financial review, and compliance reporting for the CRCIE throughout the duration of the performance period; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes BED to enter into a grant agreement with IPHI in an aggregate amount of up to $5,559,000 to continue implementation of the CRCIE during FY2027 and deliver more enhanced and holistic person-centered care to Cook County residents, and subject to availability of future funding and satisfactory performance, BED may renew the grant agreement for FY2028; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Bureau Chief of BED or their designee to modify the agreement and funding allocation based upon need and utilization provided that the cumulative agreement value does not exceed $5,559,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be distributed to the participating organizations and relevant County offices as appropriate.
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