File #: 20-0577    Version: 1 Name: MOU for Blind Vendors
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business Status: Approved
File created: 12/5/2019 In control: Board of Commissioners
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

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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.

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