The information and documents contained in this calendar include both current and past entries. In accordance with ADA Title II requirements mandating WCAG 2.1AA compliance for state and local government digital content by April 26, 2027, materials dated prior to this deadline may not meet current accessibility standards. If you require an accessible version of any material, please contact our office for assistance.
|
Legislation Details
|
File #:
|
20-0577
Version:
1
|
Name:
|
MOU for Blind Vendors
|
|
Type:
|
Miscellaneous Item of Business
|
Status:
|
Approved
|
|
On agenda:
|
12/19/2019
|
Final action:
|
12/19/2019
|
|
Title:
|
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Real Estate Management
Summary: Requesting approval of a Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to the statutory mandates set forth in the Blind Vendors Act, 20 ILCS 2421/1 et seq., for the operation of vending machines and concession stands for newspapers, beverages and foodstuffs at various County facilities. The term of the Memorandum of Understanding is 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2024. The program is sponsored by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Business Enterprise Program for the Blind, referred to as (DHS/DRS/BEPH) and works with governmental bodies to provide economic opportunities for visually impaired individuals. The Cook County Department of Public Health has approved the initial "Healthy Vending" approach proposed by this vendor and will continue to work with the vendor to maximize sales of healthy snacks. The fiscal impact is revenue generating and it will...
|
|
Indexes:
|
(Inactive) JESSICA CAFFREY, Director, Real Estate Management Division
|
title
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Real Estate Management
Summary: Requesting approval of a Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to the statutory mandates set forth in the Blind Vendors Act, 20 ILCS 2421/1 et seq., for the operation of vending machines and concession stands for newspapers, beverages and foodstuffs at various County facilities. The term of the Memorandum of Understanding is 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2024. The program is sponsored by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, Business Enterprise Program for the Blind, referred to as (DHS/DRS/BEPH) and works with governmental bodies to provide economic opportunities for visually impaired individuals. The Cook County Department of Public Health has approved the initial “Healthy Vending” approach proposed by this vendor and will continue to work with the vendor to maximize sales of healthy snacks. The fiscal impact is revenue generating and it will vary, dependent on the monthly net profits.
end
|