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PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Real Estate Management
Summary: Requesting approval of a First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding to allow blind vendors to operate vending facilities at additional County facilities. The 2019 Memorandum of Understanding being amended was entered into 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 and commenced January 1st, 2020. 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 “Healthy Vending” approach proposed by this vendor and will continue to work with the vendor to maximize sales of healthy snacks. Details are:
Licensor: County of Cook
Licensee:
State of Illinois Department of Human Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Business Enterprise Program for the Blind
809 Commercial Ave, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Term: First Amendment: 4/15/2022-12/31/2024
Termination: 90 days, either party
License Fee: Ranges from $100.00 per month per vendor to $400.00 per month per vendor for all their combined locations based on monthly net profits:
Annual Net Profits Monthly Amount Annual Amount
Less than $50,000.00 per year $100.00 $1200.00
More than $50,000.00 per year
but less than $100,00.00 $200.00 $2400.00
More than $100,000.00 per year $400.00 $4800.00